2008 Woodie Awards
She Said: Does political affiliation matter when picking a significant other?
Rachelle Murphy
Issue date: 3/23/06 Section: He Said/She Said
- Page 1 of 1
When looking at qualities that you would like in a mate, few look at political affiliation. However, politics have made their impact on many relationships.
Even though they have two opposite political parties, Arnold Schwarzenegger (Republican) and Maria Shriver (Democrat) have been married for almost 20 years. Although these two political parties have been battling for hundreds of years, the relationship between Schwarzenegger and Shriver has not been affected by their political affiliations.
Although this one relationship has survived the battle of politics, not all relationships can. Imagine having a very conservative republican paired with a liberal democrat. It would be interesting to see what would happen. Either they would accept one another's opinions or else they would be constantly locked in verbal battles.
Depending on what you want out of a relationship, political affiliation would be something to consider before dating someone. You don't want to be stuck always fighting or having disagreements about moral issues. It seems as if no one wants to talk about politics on first dates anymore because they are afraid that they will offend the person that they are dating.
It is ultimately your choice whether or not politics influence your decision. Just make sure that you are happy with whatever choice you make.
Even though they have two opposite political parties, Arnold Schwarzenegger (Republican) and Maria Shriver (Democrat) have been married for almost 20 years. Although these two political parties have been battling for hundreds of years, the relationship between Schwarzenegger and Shriver has not been affected by their political affiliations.
Although this one relationship has survived the battle of politics, not all relationships can. Imagine having a very conservative republican paired with a liberal democrat. It would be interesting to see what would happen. Either they would accept one another's opinions or else they would be constantly locked in verbal battles.
Depending on what you want out of a relationship, political affiliation would be something to consider before dating someone. You don't want to be stuck always fighting or having disagreements about moral issues. It seems as if no one wants to talk about politics on first dates anymore because they are afraid that they will offend the person that they are dating.
It is ultimately your choice whether or not politics influence your decision. Just make sure that you are happy with whatever choice you make.