Curious about when obvious chemistry meets differing ideals.

My sister and I were raised by (gawd I hate titles), but parents of the "Beat Generation" (well educated and less "dreamy" pre-hippies). She ended up marrying someone "a little" more right wing. It seems to work.

Does love trump politics?

Yes, if both people can respect another's views. Some people see those that disagree with them as immoral rather than just having a different viewpoint.

Also, it depends on how extreme either party is. I talked to a guy here for a while until he started talking about how gays were inferior and sick. Not sure if that's a political viewpoint....but it came up because he mentioned the gay marriage issue.

That ended that communication for me. But, for the most part, if some common ground can be found and respect is high, then, yes, it can work.

(Agreeing)Biggotry is NOT an ideal Ruth<3

So, I guess the answer is....maybe. And, it depends.

my sister changed religions and turned republican after she married...

I did that, too with my ex husband. I think women are much more likely to do that kind of thing in a relationship.

I converted to Catholicism. However, that was one of the best things that ever happened to me and led me to the spirituality I follow today.

My political beliefs became much more middle of the road towards the end of my marriage, but that wasn't why we split up.

so did she, a Catholic...we never even went to church when we were kids
and i never knew she even knew what politics was, until she turned republican...as long as shes happy

Love CAN trump anything I am thinking.
Politics is tricky, along with ideals.

There is a chap in the forums, if you
read his profile, he wants someone who
thinks exactly as he does, no room for
their own opinions on anything. Freakishly
self-involved to demand up front that you
take his views on everything. What kind of
brain-dead moron does this?

Religion, politics, standards, to each
his own.
I do not see the point in getting together
with anyone who cannot carry their own opinions
and allow you yours. It is individuality.
If you screen for matching points, you lose
uniqueness, those things that make us who we are.

Clones are left.
You may feel at home with them.
But geez...boring.
I don't want to look at myself all day.
If you love enough, you celebrate the differences.

Yep, if she's happy then that's all that matters.

I agree, Soufie. I don't want to be with a clone of myself. The only way to really know what you believe is to learn and try to understand what others believe.

Apparently we are meant for each other

aaaaaw you guys

Apparently.

Maybe. Depends on the people.

Aren't mingle moments just the best..

of course it can, look at Carville and his wife

Hummm guess it would all depend on the ones involved and how much difference their opinions are in those areas.

Myself I'm not big into Politics so if that is all they talked about then well Houston we have a problem!!

OMG....I was just writing someone about Carville/Matalin....was the impetus for the thread.

WOW Ms.!

I love that guys brain,,lol,, even though I dont ALWAYS agree with him(or anyone else)

creepy sense of humor too