With the November election coming up, it is hard not to be concerned and to have opinions on everything going on in the world. People’s political views and values are becoming more relevant and important. On most dating apps, people can put their political party in their profile. Would you be willing to set your opinions aside and date someone who doesn’t share your political views? Here are some things to think about before dating someone with a different viewpoint.
So, the question remains. Is political stance a dealbreaker? It really depends on the type of relationship you have and what you’re looking for. If you’re mainly interested in casual dating, it probably doesn’t matter much if you have the same political ideas or not. However, when it comes to dating someone long term, it is much easier to relate to and be with someone who matches your core values, especially if you are planning to make major life decisions with them. It is not impossible to date someone with different political views, but you need to be able to discuss your differing beliefs with respect and kindness. It is much easier to understand where someone is coming from if you let them explain their perspective without being harsh or angry.
Compatibility is an important part of any relationship you decide to go into in the future. Of course, comparing political beliefs is not the only way to judge compatibility between two people, but politics is a good sign of whether the two of you share similar morals and values. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide whether you are willing to put aside your political differences to be with someone or if it’s simply not worth it.