2008 Woodie Awards
He Said: Does political affiliation matter when picking a significant other?
Robert Roy
Issue date: 3/23/06 Section: He Said/She Said
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Politics are a huge factor in society today. Many times you will find yourself on a boring date and the only topics of conversation have been the weather and President's latest antics.
When on a date this is the last thing you want to have happen. After the dating process is complete and you are in a serious relationship, political affiliation should not become an issue.
Political affiliation is not a huge factor when choosing a significant other. There are many advantages and disadvantages to having opposite political beliefs in a relationship. An advantage is the relationship will have two opposite opinions when a political issue occurs, which creates diversity.
This diversity may open one's mind to the other side of the spectrum, creating well rounded people. The only downside to having conflicting political beliefs is the fact that arguments may arise due to different opinions.
However, if your relationship is so weak that it cannot handle this fight then it probably wasn't going to last in the first place. The contradiction in beliefs will keep the relationship be more interesting. If you are dating someone who is exactly like you, chances are you will become bored very quickly.
Politics is something that should be avoided on the first few dates to prevent offending someone. Do not base your dating life on politics.
When on a date this is the last thing you want to have happen. After the dating process is complete and you are in a serious relationship, political affiliation should not become an issue.
Political affiliation is not a huge factor when choosing a significant other. There are many advantages and disadvantages to having opposite political beliefs in a relationship. An advantage is the relationship will have two opposite opinions when a political issue occurs, which creates diversity.
This diversity may open one's mind to the other side of the spectrum, creating well rounded people. The only downside to having conflicting political beliefs is the fact that arguments may arise due to different opinions.
However, if your relationship is so weak that it cannot handle this fight then it probably wasn't going to last in the first place. The contradiction in beliefs will keep the relationship be more interesting. If you are dating someone who is exactly like you, chances are you will become bored very quickly.
Politics is something that should be avoided on the first few dates to prevent offending someone. Do not base your dating life on politics.