Dating

With the upcoming election, there are more then a few political discussions going on. Chances are some of them are a bit heated. If this can happen with friends, relatives and sometimes complete strangers, what happens when it’s with your significant other that happens to be your political opposite? This year more than other, there seems to be stronger feelings about the candidates. Obama and McCain have received more interest this year from every age group than many candidates before them.

There’s a difference between having a political discussion with your significant other and having a political feud. Politics shouldn’t get in the way of your relationship and surprisingly, some people actually let it.

Should you feel yourself getting especially heated, walk away and continue the discussion later. After going for awhile, the conversation can take a nasty turn. Remember that although the topic at hand is important, it’s not worth saying things that you’re going to regret.

If you can’t walk away, take a few deep breaths before you say anything else, even if your significant other is flipping out over the candidates qualifications. Keep your voice even, don’t scream back as it will only antagonize the other person more.

If you’re having a discussion as part of a large group and your significant other says something that you totally disagree with and you’re ready to fire off a response, keep it until later when you are alone with each other. It will give you a chance to calm down before you have a political rumble in front of your nearest and dearest.

Debates can be a lot of fun and they help you to stay on top of the issues. You say your piece, your significant other says theirs and you banter back and forth for awhile. When you’re having a discussion over why you’re voting for a certain candidate over the other, you should leave it to that and not include any phrases along the lines of “Well it figures that you would approve of his stance.”. Keep the conversation clean and without taking any shots below the belt.

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