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In reply to the discussion: Anyone have advice for someone dating a conservative? [View all]OldHippieChick
(2,434 posts)19. Set ground rules
It's nearly impossible to not discuss politics unless one of you does not listen to the news, but you must set rules of engagement - no yelling, no name-calling, time-outs if things get too heated, etc. Sometimes you may have to simply agree to disagree and be willing to walk away. Communication is the key, not winning or losing.
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Been there, done that. He's out of the picture now, and I am much happier.
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#12
had my fill of em living in SC...I am soooooo over dating Conservatives!
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2013
#70
Some people were born into republican families and have difficulty becoming a democrat.
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#95
Yep. Any good qualities you can find in a conservative can be found it a liberal,
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2013
#80
Have fun, but don't get too serious. Conservatives are not marriage material.
emulatorloo
Feb 2013
#25
Last election cycle: "I could vote for Huckabee" she said on a 1st dinner date...
TeamPooka
Feb 2013
#39
Just posted an article about that subject in the men's group before I saw this
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Feb 2013
#43
I think it depends on a little on what kind of conservative they are and how passionate.
wickerwoman
Feb 2013
#49
welcome to DU--my advice is to ask yourself, "what in the HELL are you thinking, and with what
niyad
Feb 2013
#56
Do you like each other? Do you have fun together? Do you have some common vision
struggle4progress
Feb 2013
#58
Have you really made the decision that its ok for you to be with someone who doesnt care about
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#59
I have similar thoughts. I can see the relationship if the person was born into a republican
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#97
Initiate discussions, bring up global warming, social security, marriage equality...
countryjake
Feb 2013
#68
DTMF you will have a very difficult time raising children with this person. Unless he is socially
Pisces
Feb 2013
#88
Some well educated people are conservatives per today's standard for what a conservative
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#99
No point in dating him unless you would consider marrying him. Don't consider ...
agracie
Feb 2013
#101
If you decide to date this person, in a few months you can answer your own question. Be sure...
agracie
Feb 2013
#107
Well said. My bfriend hates obama and so we don't discuss politics. However,
lindysalsagal
Feb 2013
#119
If you are female, never give your cookies to someone who won't defend the bakery
Love Bug
Feb 2013
#131