daughter broke up with boyfriend over election

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Anonymous wrote:Not sure if you're trolling or not, but for many people, this election wasn't just about "politics," it was about core values. I can't imagine a starker difference in values than those that exist between a MAGA voter and an anti-MAGA voter. Why date someone whose core values you don't share?

You think this but it is not true. I am a never trumper and voted against him three times but the differences between the two sides are not as great as people on both sides think. Both sides have blown everything out of proportion. I do not see this stark difference. Even on the abortion issue Trump would if he can get away with it support some level of abortion rights. The 16 week federal law is a real possibility over his term.

So your daughter can do what she likes. For a long term partner there are lots of factors and lots of give and take. Maybe this was the last straw.

For many people the value analysis is much simpler: Do you or do you not think the POTUS should be someone who committed rape and fraud?

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Meh it depends. Reasonable people I know voted for trump. I think they are wrong and will regret it but it’s not like the democrats are perfect by any stretch. Hopefully it wasn’t a knee jerk reaction on her part or she might come to regret it someday.

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Yes, especially as a teacher with the department of education possibly bearing significant changes depending on administration.

Good for her. She’s young. She’ll find someone else.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Waiting for OP to say DD voted for Trump and he voted for Harris.

Still not a good fit.

Strong political beliefs are not exactly attractive in a woman. OP's daughter will probably replace the bf easily, but the issue is whether the next guy will be an upgrade or downgrade.

What a gross outlook. I'm glad women have a political voice and choice. People who don't care about this stuff are lacking depth of character.

Caring and obsession are two different vehicles in life. Crossing that line is damaging in so many ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been married a long time, we never discuss politics. I have no idea who my spouse has ever voted for.

Ignorance is bliss.

Do you even really know that man?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Meh it depends. Reasonable people I know voted for trump. I think they are wrong and will regret it but it’s not like the democrats are perfect by any stretch. Hopefully it wasn’t a knee jerk reaction on her part or she might come to regret it someday.

This. Absolutely this.

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Anonymous wrote:My DS dropped his girlfriend of five years (both in grad school) and informed us of this very casually shortly after the election. We are shocked! They seemed so good together and talked of marriage once school was behind both of them. Of course I asked why even though it’s not something I would normally do. I’m more of the are you okay and let me know if you need anything kind of parent. His answer, I cannot take four years or longer out of my life of being told men are evil and I f g hate them. He said life’s just too short and he just wants to enjoy it, enjoy his work and enjoy his friendships without over analyzing every single moment or person. People really need to stop making politics the center of their personal being. It’s just not healthy.

Good for him to free her from him

This response is exactly what DS was talking about, I see how it can and is exhausting to live with for anyone. You sound like you may need some anger management help. Good luck.

Your DS sounds weak and his girlfriend needs a strong partner.

Can you tell me who murders, beats and rapes if it’s not men?

If I say men are dangerous and your DS thinks I’m talking about him specifically you might want to think “why does my DS identify with that statement”.

Did she say he’s dangerous?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Meh it depends. Reasonable people I know voted for trump. I think they are wrong and will regret it but it’s not like the democrats are perfect by any stretch. Hopefully it wasn’t a knee jerk reaction on her part or she might come to regret it someday.

Not Perfect v. Trump?

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OP, dating is about compatibility. It should be. And she may be unhappy that he didn't reveal his opinions until the last minute. That would bother most people. Or he hadn't bothered to think about it. It doesn't mean she now thinks, someone she cares for, is a bad person.

She should be seeking her best match.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure if you're trolling or not, but for many people, this election wasn't just about "politics," it was about core values. I can't imagine a starker difference in values than those that exist between a MAGA voter and an anti-MAGA voter. Why date someone whose core values you don't share?

+1

It is not about voting for Harris or Trump but what each party and more importantly each platform represents.

I’m a lifetime Democrat but having a Republican POTUS, usually, is not a big deal. This election was a big deal because of the alleged proposals (Project 2025) and changes to federal agencies. Also, have we ever had a POTUS so generally angry and delusional?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter broke up with her boyfriend mostly because he voted for a different person than she did..
She had no idea he felt the day he did, is it normally to brake up with someone mostly because of politics reasons? She's a 25 year old preschool teacher.

Your daughter did a favor for her former boyfriend.

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Anonymous wrote:My DS dropped his girlfriend of five years (both in grad school) and informed us of this very casually shortly after the election. We are shocked! They seemed so good together and talked of marriage once school was behind both of them. Of course I asked why even though it’s not something I would normally do. I’m more of the are you okay and let me know if you need anything kind of parent. His answer, I cannot take four years or longer out of my life of being told men are evil and I f g hate them. He said life’s just too short and he just wants to enjoy it, enjoy his work and enjoy his friendships without over analyzing every single moment or person. People really need to stop making politics the center of their personal being. It’s just not healthy.

Good for him to free her from him

This response is exactly what DS was talking about, I see how it can and is exhausting to live with for anyone. You sound like you may need some anger management help. Good luck.

Trump's entire campaign goal was to make people angry. Why be surprised that it worked?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not sure if you're trolling or not, but for many people, this election wasn't just about "politics," it was about core values. I can't imagine a starker difference in values than those that exist between a MAGA voter and an anti-MAGA voter. Why date someone whose core values you don't share?

+1

It is not about voting for Harris or Trump but what each party and more importantly each platform represents.

I’m a lifetime Democrat but having a Republican POTUS, usually, is not a big deal. This election was a big deal because of the alleged proposals (Project 2025) and changes to federal agencies. Also, have we ever had a POTUS so generally angry and delusional?

And yet you have the Democrats doubling down on how they do things instead of listening to their voter base. They are never going to change until they have the fear of <insert preferred deity here> put into them. Hopefully this election will have done the trick and they’ll learn how to hold a proper primary.

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Anonymous wrote:I've been married a long time, we never discuss politics. I have no idea who my spouse has ever voted for.

Ignorance is bliss.

Do you even really know that man?

What makes you think I am a woman and he is a man? Maybe we are two women, maybe we are two men, like you said ignorance is....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not sure if you're trolling or not, but for many people, this election wasn't just about "politics," it was about core values. I can't imagine a starker difference in values than those that exist between a MAGA voter and an anti-MAGA voter. Why date someone whose core values you don't share?

+1

It is not about voting for Harris or Trump but what each party and more importantly each platform represents.

I’m a lifetime Democrat but having a Republican POTUS, usually, is not a big deal. This election was a big deal because of the alleged proposals (Project 2025) and changes to federal agencies. Also, have we ever had a POTUS so generally angry and delusional?

And yet you have the Democrats doubling down on how they do things instead of listening to their voter base. They are never going to change until they have the fear of <insert preferred deity here> put into them. Hopefully this election will have done the trick and they’ll learn how to hold a proper primary.

North Carolina had 2M people vote for someone who is a Holocaust denier and thinks 9/11 is probably fake and calls himself a black nazi... but sure it's the Dem's that need to figure out how to get them to vote differently.

SMFH