I don't actually like politics, politicians; I subscribe to neither side of the political debate. But people might not see that. You're dealing with human perception. And while no one would argue that perception is in any way objective, to the person having that perception, they see it as truth. So they perceive me in a certain way, and lump me into a certain category or camp. So because I'm against the notion that pharmaceutical corporations have any legitimate interest in my health or well-being, and have a particularly good past record (with most of the population being in a permanent state of sickness of likely to get cancer), that somehow puts in in the conservative camp, or as some kind of extremist fruitloop in the UK.
Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. So you can't work with people who think that way, in dating.
I just want people who are thinking and critical, and can see beyond false dichotomies of left and right. Sadly, these people seem to be a rarity. Many on the left side of the equation would instantly discount me as being an uncaring granny murderer, who has no concern with social goals and the good of all. Of course, this is silly, and nothing could be further from the truth. But you are discounted. And I won't complain about it, because I discount, too. Ultimately, to each their own. But I wish people would think more, and not be so indoctrinated.
I'm strictly traditional, so I don't "date" if that makes sense. If I'm interested in a girl, I ask to meet her family right away so I can talk to her dad directly. That's not how it's done in the West obviously, but I don't compromise my values and morals to anyone.
The reason I brought it up, because I exist outside of the political compass. I'm an independent with a traditionalist mindset, and what I noticed was that even conservatives tend to do the very things they complain about, i. e. go to parties, get drunk and have sex, even though they say that alcohol kills and you should abstain from sex until marriage. It's the hypocrisy that pushes me away. You can argue about the numbers, but the truth is that over 90% of the population do not get married as a virgin, so exceptions don't make rules.
Liberals are more straightforward. I simply don't plan on getting married to a liberal, because of the fact that we view the world differently. They exercise what they preach, but we're just too different, and I'm just gonna leave it at that.
Basically, I don't find Western women as a fit most of the time if I'm being 100% honest, and neither party/political affiliation has that same mindset that I have, so if I will end up marrying someone, we will have to agree on practically everything.
I don't follow political parties, they're too narrow and specific so I never find myself fully agreeing with one which means I don't really have a 'political party', but I imagine id fit somewhere into liberal? But I also dislike the extreme views it can hold, but so can others. Anyway the actual question, yes I do I make sure we at least the same values or similar in common before I pursue a relationship.
For example dating someone religious and heavily conservative won't work, as I'm agnostic, and going to university to get a job. Some conservative men would hate that and want me to be stay at home.
So it works out better for both parties tbh if I filter it out earlier.
I don't see a problem, you date, you fall in love with the person- not their political agenda. There is much more to a person than their political beliefs, unless you meet said person in a political protest or meeting etc. I believe a democrat and a republican can date and have seen it within my own family. My uncle and his wife are polar opposites politically, they have been married for over 15 years. They have open discussions on their political views and jokingly try to convince the other to switch. But it can happen, you gotta love the person for who they are
I'm not aligned with any ideology or political party. I don't really care for people who are. One thing for sure, I don't like Democrats any more. And "woke" liberals are retarded. But I wouldn't be crazy about a devout, party-line Republican, either.
Green is Democrat-lite. And Libertarian in the U. S. means right-libertarian. I'm not a right winger.
I think for myself. I develop opinions on individual issues and modify or change my opinions as more information becomes available. I don't trust the government or mainstream media. I don't care about consensus.
So the kind of person for me is inquisitive, open minded, free-thinking, bright, and perceptive. Ideologues aren't very bright. Although, that isn't to say that a person shouldn't stick to their values.
I'll say this as someone who's not American, but in a political climate that's just as shitty.
I'm a libertarian, so I agree and disagree with several points from both the left and right, even though I was raised as a conservative. I'm open to dating people like me and conservatives, to some extent, if there's no other option. We tend to disagree with lots of stuff, but they've shown themselves as more open to new ideas and weren't too aggressive about disagreements. Obviously it'd suck to go along with the marriage and religion thing just to have sex, but there might be ways to work this out.
With leftists, the majority of my interactions at deeper than friendship levels were disastrous, and leftist women heavily tend to be feminist SJW types that I wouldn't want to be close with in any level possible, even if sex is easier.
I am neither of the options available and I do not date anyone that dates people based upon political affiliations. Democratic or Republican because it only means that you have been brainwashed and too much of your happiness is hinged on politics, which means you will probably be a very unhappy person because the two party system in this country is BS. So in the end you will always be disappoint.
I mean you're 33 years old so you should be starting to figure out that all both parties do is lie to you, with empty promises. Or distract you with issues like abortion and trans genders, so they can get away with not really doing anything good for you that would make a difference in your day to day life.
To fully understand my point, allow me to say something briefly. There is a Hollywood actor that I am a fan of. In every one of his roles, he knocks the ball out of the park. He is not an A-list actor. He may be a bedwetting liberal or politically on the other side of the spectrum. What I like about him is I don't know. I never see him making dumb statements either way on stage or on social media. I am like this with the ladies I date. I don't give a damn what your politics are. I just want to enjoy a nonpolitical evening. If you can't do that I won't ask you out again. I also think my position is more than reasonable.
I wouldn't want to date anyone who is socially conservative. If I find I'm dating a man who is socially conservative then there's no way I'm getting involved with him. He has to be at least socially liberal. And he definitely has to be pro-choice because I refuse to maintain a relationship with a man who is pro-life.
Libertarian. Having a significant difference of opinion on something as fundamental as how you view the world and interact with it is unlikely, I don’t necessarily impossible, to have a successful long-term relationship with. If you can’t agree on basic terms or definitions or beliefs for some thing so far removed from your household, that is going to have a profound and often negative affect on matters within the household.
People generally don't mind *DATING* people of the opposite political spectrum but when it comes to *MARRIAGE*, it is completely different. For a long lasting marriage, you do want your spouse to share political, social, cultural, moral and religious values with you.
I think it depends on how political they are. And how they act about it. If they are very much opposite of my political views and its very clear and it causes issues. Im not gonna date em. If how ever they are able to be mature about it and not argue then its fine. I respect people have different views and have the right to. That respect stops when they try to force their views down my throat or belittle me for mine.
Most of the women I've dated in my life are liberal Democrats, which is interesting because I'm a middle-of-the-road Independent. I have dated a couple conservative Republicans, but the majority have been liberals.
There's no conscious effort on my part to date someone based on their political beliefs. We'll probably agree on some and disagree on others; we won't talk about those..
I ignored it unless it was blatantly stated, didn't matter what side you were. If they openly declare anyone of their direct opposing party a terrible person or not for a certain thing they stand for politically, it's a no go. Anyone that hellbent to put politics at the forefront before meeting is a walking red flag.
You want someone who can agree to disagree. Not an extremist.
I generally don't know for sure what someone's political views are when we start dating, but it usually becomes pretty apparent early on, especially nowadays.
There's some issues I don't really care much about, or conversely consider important that many others don't, but generally speaking, the relationship isn't going to last long if she isn't leaning right and/or libertarian.
For me it's less political and more how open you are to other cultures. If your first response to experiencing another culture is just uncultured swine hate. I'm the type to look ya dead in the eyes halt the date and just flake on the date right then and there. Forget the date or relationship...
Personally I don’t care too much for politics but both sides are pretty evil. They only care about keeping themselves in power by pandering to anyone who will eat it up and then they don’t deliver on anything. That’s just my two cents tho
I date based on open mindedness and intelligent. I'd rather date someone with opposite views, but have thought them through and remains open to hearing new ideas, new points, than someone who has similar ideas but is narrow-minded, ignorant and lobotomized by ideology.
Yeah. Political beliefs in this country at least are very much a make or break. I could never date a conservative, our thoughts and opinions, way of life just wouldn't align which would just cause stress.
I'm a libertarian and have dated a far leftist. It was good we both had level headed conversations and when things were heated we maintained respect and usually ended with levity. We both learned a lot and never had hard feelings. If either side can't talk with a level head or takes everything personal I could see it not working.
I'm strongly conservative leaning but I don't like to claim any party, because I feel politics are just meant to keep us divided, I would happily date a conservative or republican but all the people in my area are far lefties, I will date them but only with hopes of changing their mind or at least bringing them to the more sensible middle. But I can't get a girlfriend to save my life, right left or indifferent anyway so it doesn't matter
10 years ago it was definitely a "no." Nowadays, I find myself finding it more and more appealing for a woman to be either moderately conservative or libertarian.
I wish it wasn't the case but politics has just gotten so ridiculous. I hope it changes and I go back to not minding one bit.
I'd say no, but the party you're voting for usually represents your values. And since values I've seen on the left are pretty fucked up these days, it would be hard to be with someone who follows it. But I'm not closed to the idea.
Geez, I just seriously hope she isn't a Republican or ultra conservative or liberal.
I like women that are free thinkers and set their own paths who personality is compassionate, respectful, submmisive and loves the lord Jesus Christ above all and everything.
I'm not one that discusses any type of political or religion beliefs. However, if I had to choose my answer would be no. I wouldn't nor have I ever dated anyone based on their political status.
I am a liberal, but I dont really care what my partner likes, Id ask them why they those that party, and id explain why i chose mine, love is love and theyre political party doesn't really matter to me, as mine hopefully won't matter to them
I would generally avoid extremists on both sides but I would definitely have far more common ground with a conservative than with a liberal so it depends on the person but I'm staying away from blue haired vegans with a triple figure body count.
I’d consider myself a moderate conservative. Assuming he has manners, a guy having different politics wouldn’t bother me - I don’t take political disagreements personally and I don’t think people are reducible to their politics.
I am a republican and would only date a republican. Politics are so important these days. I don't want to be in a relationship where politics could drive us apart.
Now it is a requirement after seeing how immoral and bad democrats truly are. I won't even be friends with them anymore and no democrats will ever be allowed in my house either.
I could not be interested in a female whose politics did not align with mine. Feminism and anything to the left of Deplorable would be instant deal breakers.
I don't care what is theyr political opinion, in my opinion ther ar good ideas in both partys and in USA should come a new political party to fix all the problems
My political philosophy is too complicated to fit neatly into any of your choices. I view all professional politicians, of any party, to be the new overseer class.
I have never dated based off of political standing. Not usually a topic that comes up, until things get serious, but I am just 18, so this really does not come up at all
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