Would you date someone who has opposite political views to you?

blackcard

She is hot, gsoh, likes the same music, general interests are similar to yours but she is a rabid Shinner whilst you are true Blueshirt (or vice versa) Would you date her? Would this be a deal breaker if you were interested in marrying her?

kneemos

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bolopapa

No really, as long as we both understand this differences and never bring up topic relating to eachothers politic views.
Also when it happens that we get into conversation about such we never try to convince eachother to cross to the otherside.
But agument about issues like this can be sometime fun if it is done "MATURELY".

Definitely wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

Having held almost every political viewpoint imaginable at different points of my life, I would never pigeon hole somebody for their opinions, as long as they maintained an open mind and were willing to explore all possibilities of understanding the way the world works.

DEFTLEFTHAND

I don't care, my partner and most of friends are on a different wave to me anyway, coming out as a conservative in 2015 is akin to coming out as being gay in the 1950s.:D

There's a reason why they say never discuss politics and religion with your loved ones.

ancapailldorcha

It depends on how large a part of her identity it comprises. If she's a far-right Mail columnist then probably not. If she works in a professional that's removed from politics as most are then it wouldn't be a problem as long as she is open-minded.

Uriel.

Generally not a deal breaker, in fact I think it would provide for an entertaining relationship.

But if she was a supporter of Paul Murphy and his "political" rhetoric that would be a deal breaker. Anyone who supports that kinda crap needs to be carted off to an asylum; and with women in try to avoid crazy as much as possible

JacquesDeLad

I don't understand how it could be a problem at start. They're not very bright anyway if they start getting into politics on the first few dates. Even then it could come in handy later in the relationship when you don't listen to them. "Sorry honey, I thought you were talking about politics again, so I just switched off for most of that conversation"

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

Depends on how radical she was. If the extent of her political activism was visiting the ballot box each election time, then sure, no problem.

If she's out lobbing eggs at Joan Burton, or breaking into airports, I'd probably be looking to have 'the talk' fairly swiftly.

blackcard

The Cunning Linguist wrote: »

Depends on how radical she was. If the extent of her political activism was visiting the ballot box each election time, then sure, no problem.

If she's out lobbing eggs at Joan Burton, or breaking into airports, I'd probably be looking to have 'the talk' fairly swiftly.

Have the talk as in 'bye bye ' or 'you will have to change your views or we're finished '

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

blackcard wrote: »

Have the talk as in 'bye bye ' or 'you will have to change your views or we're finished '

Option #1

Custardpi

For me it's less about the views that a person holds than the way they're articulated. I'd consider pretty much anyone on the political spectrum, could make for interesting conversations, though I'd probably draw the line at a neonazi or an ISIS supporter. A far bigger turnoff than political differences would be someone who was arrogant about it & who treated anyone who disagreed with them in a condescending matter, assuming they were stupid/ignorant. That's a definite deal breaker for me, whether they're on the left or the right.

Streetwalker

Not a chance for me. Can't stand the right wing republican "hate the working class" type of people. It isn't attractive in any way, shape or form.

Saipanne

I have done and would again.

Eugene Norman

No. That said although I am left wing economically most modern identity politics leaves me cold. If a woman on a date accused me of mansplaining that wouldn't augur well for the future.

Samaris

My partner and I aren't exactly in agreement on politics, but we can happily argue about it for a bit, and then move onto something else. Not trying to convert each other, just we like our debates.

suicide_circus

I find ideologues and zealots of any kind pretty off putting tbh...my own politics would be fairly fluid and I hope pragmatic

eviltwin

My husband and I would have opposing views on a lot of things. It's only a big deal if you let it. Day to day it doesn't make a difference.

4zn76tysfajdxp

If she turned out to be a Nazi, I would find it a bit of a turn off.

Greenmachine

What is this obsession in the last few year with insisting the current government is fascist. Certain Irish news sites will have certain posters insert "blueshirts" into even criticism they make about the current government. Would be more interested to know if there is any real blueshirts in this country.

suicide_circus

Jaxen Chubby Transmitter wrote: »

If she turned out to be a Nazi, I would find it a bit of a turn off.

I dunno man...

http://www.tvqc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nazi_chic_ii_by_xsick-d4xfft3.jpg

Galwayguy35

Yes, unless they vote for Daly, Murphy, Wallace or Coppinger, that would be a dealbreaker.

FizzleSticks

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NachoBusiness

I have some socialist views, lefty liberal views, middle ground views, conservative views and a even few political opinions that would see me labelled as a right wing nut job. Can't understand how anyone could honestly have only views that would all fit perfectly under one specific political banner but sure far play to you if you do. As for the idea that the political views of another might mean I couldn't be with with them.. I can't imagine it tbh.

If they were a Westboro Baptist Church member it might be a bit awkward at family get togethers though.

harry Bailey esq

Date them,no.Ride them,oh yes.

lazybones32

Yeah, I have done and would do so again. Probably not if she were an active member of a Party or if politics were a big part of her life.

bb1234567

Yeah, because I never talk about politics. The only way that it would become an issue is if they were constantly bringing up the topic and deliberately starting arguments about it

Dan_Solo

If she was hot she could be an ISIS fan if she wanted.
I'd draw the line at Fianna Fail though. Too far.

blackcard

I dated this girl for a while and politics never came up in conversation until about two months when she said she was going to be tied up for the weekend as she was attending an Ard Dheis, turned out she was a bit of a zealot, it was the beginning of the end

PizzamanIRL

Yes, because I'm not a twat. I am a twat for using the word 'twat', though.

Firefox11

suicide_circus wrote: »

I dunno man...

http://www.tvqc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/nazi_chic_ii_by_xsick-d4xfft3.jpg

LOL.. that looks like a 16 year old goth girl who saw a funny hat on ebay and thought: "wow that funny hat would look cool on me"