Opposite political party than spouse, anyone else?

kat5556
kat5556 Posts: 164 Member
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Howdy folks,

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  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    I am more of a moderate than my wife...but she's come around to my way of thinking...
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    Little did I know even though he was now "Independent" that the past 2 months he would go WAY the other way to the point we now have signs in our yard, we have to watch every news show on "his" views, and every morning and evening is a conversation about how right his party is and how wrong mine is. He is now spending his days at the call center calling people to encourage them to vote for his candidate - which would be okay except he's supposed to be looking for a job. I guess this is making me resentful too which is adding to my frustration.

    Frankly, I wouldn't put up with it. My parents are opposite parties and get along just fine.

    To compromise, there should be no yard signs. Or, you should be allowed to place your candidate's sign next to his. When you watch TV, you should agree to watch non-political shows.

    I wouldn't put up with that if I were you.
  • kat5556
    kat5556 Posts: 164 Member
    Yes, I should mention, I told him I was taking the sign down, that is was too much, and he got one from the other camp today and put it up too. I guess that was his way of making peace but honestly, I rather have none. And he has a very large pin - but I won't let him wear it when we go out together.

    More than anything I'm just curious what makes someone change so drastically in such a short amount of time.
  • samb330
    samb330 Posts: 328 Member
    My hubby and I have been on opposite parties forever. We just do our own thing and get along fine. If we do discuss politics it does get ugly. So we don't. I know how he's gonna vote and he knows what I'm gonna do. I'd remove the yard signs if I were you.:bigsmile:
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    Man friend and I are on opposite ends but we respect each other. And love each other and our peaceful house enough not to bring it into the house.

    I think that you'd be unhappy w him regardless of his political affiliation because he should be out looking for a job; not volunteering. Thats what I'd be irritated with. He sounds like he's turned into a man child.
  • 1996gtstang
    1996gtstang Posts: 279 Member
    tell him you dont want to hear it, the home should be a political neutral zone!
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    Little did I know even though he was now "Independent" that the past 2 months he would go WAY the other way to the point we now have signs in our yard, we have to watch every news show on "his" views, and every morning and evening is a conversation about how right his party is and how wrong mine is. He is now spending his days at the call center calling people to encourage them to vote for his candidate - which would be okay except he's supposed to be looking for a job. I guess this is making me resentful too which is adding to my frustration.

    Frankly, I wouldn't put up with it. My parents are opposite parties and get along just fine.

    To compromise, there should be no yard signs. Or, you should be allowed to place your candidate's sign next to his. When you watch TV, you should agree to watch non-political shows.

    I wouldn't put up with that if I were you.

    ^^Agreed.
  • Josh
    Josh Posts: 123 Member


    Howdy folks,

    I wanted to offer a brief explanation for the locking of this thread.

    The forum guidelines include this item:
    16. No Political Topics in the Main Forums

    Political content is not allowed on the Main Forums. This includes images. Please form or join a Group if you would like to engage in political debate on MyFitnessPal.

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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines

    At our discretion, this locked thread may be deleted entirely in the near future.


    With respect,
    Joshua
    MyFitnessPal Forum Staff

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