Do you think it's possible to date someone whose political ideas don't match your own?

Question

i.e. He's more conservative, and I'm more liberal.

Answer 1

Of course. many couples are different. It's great, you can share ideas, but work hard to be respectful of each other.

Winston Churchill said "If you're not a Liberal by the time you're 20, you have no heart. If not a Conservative by the time you're 40, you have no brain". You never know, one of you may change....

Answer 2

It's possible and even possibly a good idea, although your votes will cancel out. But unless you think he's uptight or an awful human being in light of these views (in which case you wouldn't want to date him anyway), having politics as a point of disagreement will guarantee you'll always have something to talk about. Also, it will could bring some interesting variety to your life or lifestyle. My boyfriend and I agree on politics (both liberal) but disagree on many other topics. Also, some of my friends are conservative, and I enjoy debating with them at times. Even if it does get tiring and exasperating after a while because they refuse to see the light! haha ;)

Answer 3

Absolutely! Each is entitled to their own opinion. Politics is one thing, while personal lives are another. Disagreements are healthy and, at times, we compromise or see an issue we overlooked that makes us take an additional look at a problem. Always keep an open mind about any issue.
Remember a date is not a political issue, nor a political debate item. Enjoy the date, and discuss politics later. Good luck to you.
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Answer 4

It really shouldn't matter what political ideas you each share. Just remeber to each respect each other's opinions, and not to be biased. This is a personal relationship, not an election. People with different religions get married, and it works out, so I'm sure political ideas shouldn't matter that much either. If you two were meant for each other, you would be able to overcome this obstacle. Good luck! :D

Answer 5

If he is as comfortable dating a liberal as you are dating a conservative, it might work. There are certainly examples of it. The bigger question is why would you start with such a hurdle? Ideology is a deal breaker for some, but for everyone who has a passionate belief, it is a part of them, and if you guys both try to convert the other, some bad sparks may fly.
Good luck.

Answer 6

It's possible. I am with a very liberal woman, and I am very conservative. It's been 8 years, and would make a heck of a television show, but we love each other and couldn't be happier with our choice of partner. She hates Hillary so she gets points back for that.

Answer 7

Yes for a time-ultimately opposites do attract. However, if you are looking long-term, think again. The common ground you both share will far outweight the superficial many years from now.

Answer 8

i know it's possible. my girlfriend is pretty far left, she's semi-PETA, pacifist, and a vegitarian.

on the other hand, i am conservative, i don't really care too much for animals, very pro-military, and i rarely eat vegatables. it just works. i don't really know how, but we both still love each other, and we've been going steady for some time now. so. i know it can work. it'll have it's ups and downs, but you just have to try.

Answer 9

Absolutely, as long as you can agree to disagree.

If it was a LTR and kids were involved, views of how to raise them can be driven from politics and could cause problems.

Answer 10

Sure. As long as your basic values are the same- family, marriage, morals, then you should be fine. It makes things that much more fun to debate.