The temperature of the United States’ political climate is hotter than ever. Citizens on both sides of the political aisle have strong opinions, and often what could be a civil conversation quickly deteriorates into endless bickering and hurt feelings. So, when it comes to dating, how should you handle your political beliefs? Here is what the experts have to say.
Suggestion #1 – Keep Your Politics to Yourself
If you’re looking for a spouse and hope to build a family together, it probably makes sense to get your opinions out in the open early and see if you’re politically compatible with your date. However, if you plan to have a no-strings-attached relationship with a new playmate, it’s probably unnecessary. Chances are your mouths will be busy with other activities during most of your time together anyway, so why waste your breath prattling on about political issues?
Suggestion #2 – Some People Enjoy the Heat
If you’re a political junkie who watches all the Sunday morning talk shows and listens to political radio all day, politics may be a big part of your life. In that case, you should decide if the heat and friction caused by disagreements on policy is the sort of thing that also puts a little extra lead in your pencil! For example, they may be “wrong” about their stance on climate change, but does having that argument get you thinking about how sexy they look when they’re at the end of the bed with their palms in your sheets, asking for forgiveness?
Politics can be an exciting backdrop for all kinds of roleplay. Are you a law enforcement officer making a naughty deal to let a mouthy protester off with just a slap on the wrist? Perhaps you’re the older hippie professor trying to teach your new conservative student that Keynesian economics works best with her panties around her ankles? Go ahead and show her how much fun it can be to rub up against Adam Smith’s invisible hand!
Suggestion #3 – Put the Ball in Their Court
If politics aren’t your thing, you may want to ask your new playmate if it matters to them. See what they say and let them take the lead. If they want to share their views, go ahead and give them the green light. If they prefer to cast it all aside, let them know you support that option as well.
What Matters the Most
The most important thing to keep in mind is that there’s never a reason to be rude or allow others to be rude to you. Dating is about matching your needs and wants with those of another person. That’s why Adult Friend Finder has been so successful over the years. It’s a beloved community of lovers, singles, and couples seeking fun with new friends who share the same sexual tastes.
If someone can’t handle a difference in political beliefs, feel free to move on and choose another partner for yourself. Don’t be so quick to turn away a hot new sexual conquest simply because they didn’t vote the same way you did in the last election, however. Getting the last word in may feel good for a moment, but you might be missing out on feeling good for hours and hours because you prioritized politics over pleasure.
We’re all human, and while we may try to complicate our relationships with all sorts of intellectual endeavors, it’s that physical need for intimacy that makes us all much more alike than we could ever be apart. Give people the space they need, let them be their true selves, and offer a genuine ear and an honest perspective. Chances are, you’ll find that whether you’re a long-term match or not, the short-term sexual gains are almost always well worth it!
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