Is having different political opinions or different opinions in general a deal breaker in a relationship?

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[God_of_Thunder]

Not at all, no; provided they don't make it those issues the defining characteristic of their personality.

I don't want to date someone that has the exact same opinion as me, on every singe topic, or who is going to agree with everything I think. That's boring. I want someone with a personality of their own.

What I don't want, though, is someone who identifies themselves primarily as a Trump/Biden/Whomever supporter, sticks signs everywhere, and plasters bumper stickers all over their car. If they vote differently than I do, that's perfectly fine.

If they measure their worth by the accomplishments of their favorite politician, that's a problem. If they think that I should vote for whomever, just because they idolize that person, for whatever reason, then no thank you.

I want to be able to introduce my wife/girlfriend as, "This is X; she's a [insert profession], great with kids, and makes me happy to be alive," not as, "This is X; she voted for Trump/Biden, and all you'll hear from her is why that person is the greatest man alive. I don't even know how old she is, because all she talks about is how she voted."

[caring__1]

You'll never find two people who are exactly alike... so there will be differences. Problems occur when one, or both, feel entitled to push their agenda onto the other. Demanding consideration while not giving consideration will doom any relationship to failure. People need to get over their sense of entitlement and start showing respect for others. Just as it's impossible for you to make a decision that makes no sense to you, it's equally impossible for others to do the same. Show curiosity to understand your partner and see through his/her eyes. It's about seeking education, not quickly judging those who might be different.

[DizzyDesii]

I would prefer someone who is not wrapped up in politics to the point that it becomes a daily/weekly topic with them. Fck that boring shit. Its bound to cause drama anyways. And like GodofThunder stated below “What I don't want, though, is someone who identifies themselves primarily as a Trump/Biden/Whomever supporter, sticks signs everywhere, and plasters bumper stickers all over their car. If they vote differently than I do, that's perfectly fine.”… I don’t need to know who you voted for. I just need to know that most of our morals/beliefs/values are on the same page. I don’t vote with either main party so I’m bound to share a few beliefs with both sides. But if he’s running around screaming he’s all for Trump/Biden, a gun-lover, an abortion-support, a lgbt whatever, then I’m turned off and ready to run. I ain't tryna hear that shit. And i definitely don’t need someone who blurts out stupid shit like calling me “woke” if I ever make a stance that disagrees with his

[Cherry234]

It can be because political opinions are more than that - they're also about your values and beliefs. It's hard to be in a relationship with someone who has different values than you do.

[Iron_Man]

That’s not a problem at all I always remember Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger that didn’t affect them. The best thing to do is just don’t bring politics to the dinner table or bedroom

[HighValue]

Yes. Differences in politics equals differences in morality.

ALL liberal women are completely incompatible with me for any relationship, even friendship IRL.

[Agape93]

Nope. My girl and I don't agree at all with politics or religion, my best friend agrees with religion but not politics etc

[Kaneki05]

Yup because it means you have different relationship values.

[Msputiton]

No. But if someone is an extremist with it yes.

But to just have different views no.

[FilmGuy93]

It's a non-issue for me. As long as she isn't super-woke and insane.

[Googlemyahoo]

Only if you’re extreme to one particular side which means you’re probably an asshole.

[Anonymous]

depends if you are that strong about them

[Anonymous]

It can be.