Opposite viewpoints on human rights, racial issues, taxes, etc.
How do you weather the inevitable philosophical differences?
2007-04-30 12:40:08 · 19 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I'm a big fan of a spirited debate, so the political leanings of my partner wouldn't be a huge deal to me. As long as she has an open mind and is willing to listen to my side (as I will listen to hers) I'd be happy. I think it would be important for us to agree to disagree after a point, and let the argument go. Other than that though, I'm fine with whatever. That's not entirely true. There are some things that could potentially be considered "political" views that would probably be a deal breaker for me, and mostly stemming around human rights. If she was a gigantic racist, for example, I'd probably be a little thrown by that.
2007-04-30 20:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in the past I have been in relationships were the person had opposite political views... we just wouldn't discuss politics.
I kind of didn't like that, because I love a good debate even if it's with someone I love. The way I feel is that you should be able to talk about any topic (as long as you are respectful).
2007-04-30 12:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't think that you can ask your question quite the way it is phrased. Being a democrat or a republican is not a black and white issue (or is it?) I'm not an american..but do you have to believe in one party 100 % ...can't you selectively believe in pieces of each one? My question may be inappropriate because I am not an american and don't really understand US politics..but you make it sound like a gay/straight black/white issue...Understand? :)
2007-04-30 12:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
President Bush tried to make constructive. even as he first moved into the White residing house, he invited liberal Democrats for warm canine and videos. The Dems were attempting to chew his head off ever on condition that. i imagine the Dems are way severe even as it is composed of complaining about the competition. i imagine the Republican politicians are regularly too polite. The Dems do not want to get alongside. they want to run the authorities and performance the authorities run your existence.
2016-11-23 18:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by hayakawa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, I'd love the person, not their politics. They can be a good person with differing ideals, which is fine in the end, they're still bigger than their political beliefs.
We'd just agree to disagree, like adults should.
2007-05-01 03:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by Luis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Politics is actually the one thing my wife and I are similar on (we're Libertarians who want to save the environment and don't trust corporations to do the right thing, which is hard to find.) We've actually hashed out differences and similarities in debate, and have brought the other around to certain positions. We generally like and respect the differences, but we also have enough similarities that the differences don't seem so insurmoutable. Basically, we like and respect each *other.*
2007-04-30 12:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have never meet or heard of a gay republican.
I would date a gay republican because it would be interesting. I am myself not 100% percent democrat, i agree with republican on some things! I consider myself a Conservative Democrat!
2007-04-30 13:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by qdeezy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You just talk about everything under the sun except politics! This is a good idea anyway--and add religion to the list!
2007-04-30 15:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that should interfere with our love for each other. I have many Republican friends and though we disagree on many issues, we care for each other and have good relationships. It has always astonished me how many transgendered people are Republicans. They vote like mad for people who wish they didn't even exist! One of life's bewildering paradoxes? But we weather the occasional storms, though they sometimes come with lightning and tornadoes. Funny, but my best friend and I are political opposites in almost every way, but we seem to share the same basic human values. He hates that I'm transgender and has asked me to never show "her" to him, but we love each other and enjoy being together very much.
2007-04-30 14:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by J Maime 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Could not continue the relationship, would just bring up constant issues that a healthy relationship does not need.
2007-04-30 12:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by J 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋