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Dating: Would Trump Support be a Deal Breaker?

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Seems it is on Tinder.

Online dating changes with Donald Trump's election | The Sacramento Bee

I can see that. I certainly would never even attempt getting along with some nut like Tomi Lahren, even if she is hot and has money. But, at the same time, I'm not sure I'd shut out someone I liked just because she is mildly vested Trumpianism or voted for him because she hated Hillary. I probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea of dating a die-hard Hillaryite either....even if she was interested in men.

It's all relative. I guess.


“Politics has moved into the bedroom,” said Julie Spira, a Los Angeles-based online dating coach who created cyberdatingexpert.com. “It’s important to discuss these things before you end up taking your clothes off or before you end up getting deeply involved with someone. People want a partner who is going to support your strong belief about what’s happening with the world.

“It’s a question of values ... think about a woman who walked in the Women’s March and her boyfriend being a Trump supporter,” she added. “That can be very tense. ... I’ve watched relationships break up and marriages fall apart because of Trump.”
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Most people don't even have beliefs or political opinions... I bet 50% of woman would toss whatever they thought about Trump out the window the second they snag a hot and successful Trump supporter... and I see this a lot in reverse as well.
 
calamity said:
Seems it is on Tinder.

Online dating changes with Donald Trump's election | The Sacramento Bee

I can see that. I certainly would never even attempt getting along with some nut like Tomi Lahren, even if she is hot and has money. But, at the same time, I'm not sure I'd shut out someone I liked just because she is mildly vested Trumpianism or voted for him because she hated Hillary. I probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea of dating a die-hard Hillaryite either....even if she was interested in men.

It's all relative. I guess.
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OTOH I've seen two dating profiles from proud Trumpster girls. Either in NYC or middle of freaking nowhere NJ.
 
if it has anything to do with dating & Trump then grabbing ***** on the first date is a no brainer :lol:
 
Harry Guerrilla said:
It's hard for me to fathom how someone wouldn't enter a relationship solely based on superficial politics.
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Ah, but to many Trump opponents it isn't simply superficial politics...oh no! :no:

To them, anyone who dares to support Trump must be insane, stupid, deluded, or as like as not as essentially evil as the anti-Christ they supported for President.

They wouldn't want to associate with, much less date clearly defective people like that. ;)
 
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calamity said:
Seems it is on Tinder.

Online dating changes with Donald Trump's election | The Sacramento Bee

I can see that. I certainly would never even attempt getting along with some nut like Tomi Lahren, even if she is hot and has money. But, at the same time, I'm not sure I'd shut out someone I liked just because she is mildly vested Trumpianism or voted for him because she hated Hillary. I probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea of dating a die-hard Hillaryite either....even if she was interested in men.

It's all relative. I guess.
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Yes, if were dating again. Support of Trump shows stupidity and an inability to face reality.

I simply won't be with a stupid partner. End of report.
 
Captain Adverse said:
Ah, but to many Trump opponent's it isn't simply superficial politics...oh no!

To them, anyone who dares to support Trump must be insane, stupid, deluded, or as like as not as essentially evil as the anti-Christ they supported for President.

No one wants to associate, much less date defectives like that. ;)
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Messed up.
I assume most people believe things in good faith, for the betterment of mankind.
They just have a different way of coming to a conclusion about how to get there.

And hell what's a relationship without passionate conflict, if it's in good faith.
 
Harry Guerrilla said:
It's hard for me to fathom how someone wouldn't enter a relationship solely based on superficial politics.
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I can where a Women would not want to get stuck with a Guy who publicly grabs her ***** with his little hands, then get mad and Tweets every time he gets called out for doing it.

:2razz:
 
Cigar said:
I can where a Women would not want to get stuck with a Guy who publicly grabs her ***** with his little hands, then get mad and Tweets every time he gets called out for doing it.

:2razz:
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Even if she wants her ***** grabbed publicly? You realize, he was talking about a consensual act, right?

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Anyways, to the topic, it depends for me. If the difference is too great then the answer is no.
 
Henrin said:
Even if she wants her ***** grabbed publicly? You realize, he was talking about a consensual act, right?

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Anyways, to the topic, it depends for me. If the difference is too great then the answer is no.
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... and a pissed off Women who can't be pleased to little hands.
 
I'm not such a shallow and vain person that I would cease a relationship or not form one with someone simply because of their political views differing from mine. I just don't understand or fathom the mentality or thought process that one must only interact, be close to, and deal with those that think exactly like them.

Now, let me be clear. If their support for Trump, or Hillary, or anyone was so fervent, continual, and constant that it became a flat out personality trait that was grating on me then I'd likely not continue or pursue a relationship; not because of their views or their support specifically, but because I find the constant focus and identification of ones politics as their identity to be a grating on in general.

Additionally, the reality is that I imagine there are a lot of personality traits and or attitudes or views on various matters even beyond the political that are common of many...not all...Trump supporters (similar too with strong supporters of any ideology). And those traits/attitudes/views individually may be turn offs or simply things that lead to incompatibility between me and the person. In such a case, sure, no way.

But if this is a hypothetical where I get along with the person, I'm physically attracted to the person, I'm mentally attracted to the person, I enjoy spending time with them and have fun, and I care for the person.....but they end up supporting a politician I dislike? Yeah, definitely not a "deal breaker" for me.
 
Zyphlin said:
I'm not such a shallow and vain person that I would cease a relationship or not form one with someone simply because of their political views differing from mine. I just don't understand or fathom the mentality or thought process that one must only interact, be close to, and deal with those that think exactly like them.

Now, let me be clear. If their support for Trump, or Hillary, or anyone was so fervent, continual, and constant that it became a flat out personality trait that was grating on me then I'd likely not continue or pursue a relationship; not because of their views or their support specifically, but because I find the constant focus and identification of ones politics as their identity to be a grating on in general.

Additionally, the reality is that I imagine there are a lot of personality traits and or attitudes or views on various matters even beyond the political that are common of many...not all...Trump supporters (similar too with strong supporters of any ideology). And those traits/attitudes/views individually may be turn offs or simply things that lead to incompatibility between me and the person. In such a case, sure, no way.

But if this is a hypothetical where I get along with the person, I'm physically attracted to the person, I'm mentally attracted to the person, I enjoy spending time with them and have fun, and I care for the person.....but they end up supporting a politician I dislike? Yeah, definitely not a "deal breaker" for me.
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Presidential Elections use to be once every 4 years ... but now, the Campaigning never stops.
 
Zyphlin said:
I'm not such a shallow and vain person that I would cease a relationship or not form one with someone simply because of their political views differing from mine. I just don't understand or fathom the mentality or thought process that one must only interact, be close to, and deal with those that think exactly like them.

Now, let me be clear. If their support for Trump, or Hillary, or anyone was so fervent, continual, and constant that it became a flat out personality trait that was grating on me then I'd likely not continue or pursue a relationship; not because of their views or their support specifically, but because I find the constant focus and identification of ones politics as their identity to be a grating on in general.

Additionally, the reality is that I imagine there are a lot of personality traits and or attitudes or views on various matters even beyond the political that are common of many...not all...Trump supporters (similar too with strong supporters of any ideology). And those traits/attitudes/views individually may be turn offs or simply things that lead to incompatibility between me and the person. In such a case, sure, no way.

But if this is a hypothetical where I get along with the person, I'm physically attracted to the person, I'm mentally attracted to the person, I enjoy spending time with them and have fun, and I care for the person.....but they end up supporting a politician I dislike? Yeah, definitely not a "deal breaker" for me.
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Agreed, once in the relationship, especially a long term steady relationship or marriage, much compromise would be the order of the day. Politics should never end a marriage, even if she wears a ***** hat to bed. :lol:

As for choosing a new mate or shopping for one...much tougher call. I doubt I would knowingly get involved with a political zealot. It might not be deal breaker on its face, but I find it hard to fathom beginning a relationship with someone who wants to spend her weekends attending rallies or protest marches.
 
calamity said:
Seems it is on Tinder.

Online dating changes with Donald Trump's election | The Sacramento Bee

I can see that. I certainly would never even attempt getting along with some nut like Tomi Lahren, even if she is hot and has money. But, at the same time, I'm not sure I'd shut out someone I liked just because she is mildly vested Trumpianism or voted for him because she hated Hillary. I probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea of dating a die-hard Hillaryite either....even if she was interested in men.

It's all relative. I guess.
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I dated a Hillary supporter ( she worked on Hillary's campaign the first time she ran ) for a short time. She told me about meeting Hillary and Bill and that she intentionally wore a low cut shirt to see if Bill would check out her cleavage.. and she said he did.
Well that wasn't a plus for this girl in my eyes , well that and she had kinda bad breath. I dumped her.
 
SocialD said:
I dated a Hillary supporter ( she worked on Hillary's campaign the first time she ran ) for a short time. She told me about meeting Hillary and Bill and that she intentionally wore a low cut shirt to see if Bill would check out her cleavage.. and she said he did.
Well that wasn't a plus for this girl in my eyes , well that and she had kinda bad breath. I dumped her.
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I once dumped a girl for bad breath too... couldn't say that was the reason though... felt weird.
 
celticwar17 said:
I once dumped a girl for bad breath too... couldn't say that was the reason though... felt weird.
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Yea when you offer them mints or gum and they don't get a clue then what can you do.
 
calamity said:
Seems it is on Tinder.

Online dating changes with 45's election | The Sacramento Bee

I can see that. I certainly would never even attempt getting along with some nut like Tomi Lahren, even if she is hot and has money. But, at the same time, I'm not sure I'd shut out someone I liked just because she is mildly vested 45ianism or voted for him because she hated Hillary. I probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea of dating a die-hard Hillaryite either....even if she was interested in men.

It's all relative. I guess.
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As a woman who is most likely to date a man, it is really hard to justify why I should give a second look to a man who supports a sexual molester. I mean... someone who's conservative? Sure, in the unlikely event that our goals matched up (I have to say conservatives are very rare in my usual pool, but weirder things have happened). But being a Trump supporter is something really different, and something outrightly hostile to women.

This isn't a difference of what sort of healthcare system we should have, or what the tax rates should be. Trump isn't "political." I don't think Trump has any actual beliefs when it comes to politics. He's a personality. And people who support Trump support his personality. Trump supporters almost universally talk about how "relatable" he seems, not their feelings about his non-existent policy stances.

So this is really about whether you like his cult of personality and agree with his conduct. So, why would a woman want to be with someone who finds the assault of women to be relatable and agreeable?

In my mind, that's against my basic interest of self-preservation. It has nothing to do with politics.
 
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I would be unlikely to have anything in common with a Trump supporter anyway so I doubt that would be the deal breaker
 
I care less about what beliefs a person holds and more about why they hold them. It's okay to disagree with Trump's policies or dislike his personality (there's plenty of fault with both), but it's not okay to call everybody you disagree with a white supremacist. And on the other hand, if I'm dating a girl, she ought to be worshiping me and not some poofy-haired sellout in the Oval Office.
 
Chances are: yeah.

Politics and public policy are a necessity for me and my family, so I don't have the luxury of treating it like some sort of extracurricular activity.

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Depends on how argumentative they are, I suppose. I couldn't handle constantly fighting over politics with my significant other. But if they kept it close to the vest, I would to. Like the elephant in the room no one talks about, kinda deal. Main reason I'm on here is to spare my Canadian wife from my crazy political rants that she has no need to even care about. Besides I don't think it's much of a concern for straight men that hate Trump, not a lot of women that aren't already married really support Trump as far as I can tell. And what would a conversation be like with one that does, Man- I hate Trump because of how he treats women. Woman- I think he treats women just fine. Man- Oh so you'd be ok with me just grabbing the *****. Woman- Buy me a drink and let's see where it goes /wink... I mean, I'd buy her a drink and see where it went.
 
Yes -- would absolutely be a deal breaker. I know what I think of, when I think of a Trump supporter, and I couldn't find myself able to look past that, just to date someone, no matter what they looked like, or what they brought to the table.

Honestly, just a Republican would be a deal breaker to me.

Too much of a divide for me to be able to get over.
 
calamity said:
Seems it is on Tinder.

Online dating changes with Donald Trump's election | The Sacramento Bee

I can see that. I certainly would never even attempt getting along with some nut like Tomi Lahren, even if she is hot and has money. But, at the same time, I'm not sure I'd shut out someone I liked just because she is mildly vested Trumpianism or voted for him because she hated Hillary. I probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea of dating a die-hard Hillaryite either....even if she was interested in men.

It's all relative. I guess.
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It hasn't proven to be one as of yet, on either side of the relationship.

"Hint" Don't date the emotionally stunted.
 
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