Can two people be happily married and have diverging political viewpoints, such as conservative versus liberal? Or would that be a stumbling block and a constant source of arguments?
2007-06-13 06:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by gt5879c 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Sure. A differing political view may spark debates throughout the marriage, but as long as both parties respect the beliefs of their spouse, it won't be cause for divorce. As long as the political differences do not interfere with more important matters, like finances and how to raise children, it can't see it making much of a difference.
2007-06-13 06:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the people. Some people have general views but don't discuss politics or government much and can get by just fine being at opposite ends of the spectrum...others like to debate and discuss frequently and are very passionate about what they believe. Two people like that, with vastly differing viewpoints, would find that to be an additional challenge to their relationship.
Whether or not it could be a dealbreaker, is up to them.
2007-06-13 06:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a problem at all. If you vote--usually thats only every 4 years (very few people vote on non-presidential election years). So you disagree but its not really an issue that comes up.
How active are you politically? If it is your job--if it is something you devote a lot of your life too, like if you volunteer a lot during the campaigns--then yes it would probably be good if you didn't disagree terribly. But if you are politically driven--and she is politically driven--even a difference of opinions would be a similarity. You'd both be interested in discussing foreign policy, military, the cabinet appointments, and volunteering during the campaigns (even though with different parties).
Do you protest? It is one thing to support your own cause--quite another to publically discourage others from your spouse's views. For example, my husband is pro-life and I am pro-choice. We actually agree on a lot up until the final step. He has his reasons and I have mine--but as long as he isn't out there throwing paint on unwed mothers or holding picket signs in front of the clinic, it doesn't come up in conversation.
I think it would be more difficult for a political activist to date someone with no political interests at all. Then you wouldn't share much. It's not important that you disagree--if you marry a person you are going to disagree at some point. What is important is HOW you disagree. Are you respectful of different views? Do you think she is entitled to her opinion, or are you of the opinion that anyone who thinks Bush is a decent guy is a moron? You can disagree but when name calling and disrespect of the spouses opinion is part of it--the issue isn't disagreeing but the attitude towards the spouse.
My husband is very republican. Pro-life, pro-religion. He volunteers during the campaigns. I consider myself independent. I'm atheist, pro-choice, pro-minority,--however for strict penalties for criminals and I work for the military (so I'm pro-my having a job). Which is fairly half and half and means each election year some candidate has to WIN me over. No straight tickets here. The relationship is very strong b/c we discuss all those differences and agree on the matters that affect our life--raising of children, importance of religion in schools, life support decisions, and neither of us are protesters.
It's all about the respect shown when you disagree.
2007-06-13 06:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 03:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋