Can you get committed to a person having divergent political opinion? - Page 3 - The Orange Room

PoloRM

I think it all depends on how "politically involved" the couple is.

I can't imagine an fpmer 100% having a relationship with an lfer 100% (or any other 2 parties). When you're really politically involved, politics becomes your life, so having a relationship with someone of divergent political opinion would lead to about 10 fights bel tankeh.

However, as most lebanese are, if you're just an fpmer or more like a supporter for example (enno ana walla I'm an fpmer) I don't think it's pretty hard to have a relationship with someone of divergent political opinion, as politics is rarely brought up/ not the main subject of discussion between the couple.

Diabolo_7

Well, speaking from a personal experience, i dated a girl that used to be pro-Kataeb, and became pro-FPM later on...

i cant help it

I didnt speak with my parents for a month cos they voted in the 2000 elections and FPM was boycotting...
I guess being an FPMer is not a pre-requisite, but its a part of the package LOL...
I have friends from different parts of the political spectrum, and am up for a political debate anytime... However, most of the times we dont really discuss politics amongst us...

AliArz

I liked a girl who represented almost the opposite of what I stand for in politics.

We knew how to set aside the differences and aimed for a common ground.

The important thing is that, if the basics in the common ground are the same on both side, then there will be no problem whatsoever.

If, on the other hand, the basis is the opposite for each other, then it will not work.

Despite that, some couples get along with each other, I admit...but with limits...

Take care,

Ali Arz

Anarchistian

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- Can you get committed to a person having a totally different political opinion?
- Do you think that 2 activists in different parties can get attracted to each others?

Yes and yes.

But the end result will probably be the stronger converting the weaker. ;)

Ahem. :D

Anarchistian

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Originally Posted by PoloRM

I think it all depends on how "politically involved" the couple is.

I can't imagine an fpmer 100% having a relationship with an lfer 100% (or any other 2 parties). When you're really politically involved, politics becomes your life, so having a relationship with someone of divergent political opinion would lead to about 10 fights bel tankeh.

However, as most lebanese are, if you're just an fpmer or more like a supporter for example (enno ana walla I'm an fpmer) I don't think it's pretty hard to have a relationship with someone of divergent political opinion, as politics is rarely brought up/ not the main subject of discussion between the couple.

Is there something called 100% FPMer or 100% LFer!!! I don't think so. At some point these parties cross points, and certain positions and ideologies are shared (despite differences in intentions and methodology). Anyway, I guess most of the time I wouldn't be able to stand a LFer for example, but there are always exceptions, and it all depends on how open to "the other" one is.

PoloRM

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Originally Posted by Anarchistian

Is there something called 100% FPMer or 100% LFer!!! I don't think so. At some point these parties cross points, and certain positions and ideologies are shared (despite differences in intentions and methodology). Anyway, I guess most of the time I wouldn't be able to stand a LFer for example, but there are always exceptions, and it all depends on how open to "the other" one is.

What I meant by "100% fpm" is someone really politically active, not just who have fpmer beliefs. Someone who is really politically active daily, cannot be commited to someone also politically active of divergent opinion.

mephisto794

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Originally Posted by Diabolo_7

Well, speaking from a personal experience, i dated a girl that used to be pro-Kataeb, and became pro-FPM later on...

i cant help it

Well done Diabolo... well done,
maybe you should open a training center to promote your skills!
3asfourein b7ajar wa7ad !

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Originally Posted by lebgirl

i had an LF bf.. so this should answer the question.
Love is Love..whatever the person's political stance or religion....

walla ya reit ya lebgirl!! i wish that was always right

Don't you think that love would fade if your boyfriend keeps on trying to "convert" you to his side?

lebanese_a

I just want to add that if the 2 people are for example LF supporters (boy) and FPM supporters (girl) - just an example invert them if you want, in my experience (not me but people arround me-ana ma 7ada bi zi7neh) the girl usually "converts" the boy.

valdo

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Originally Posted by lebanese_a

I just want to add that if the 2 people are for example LF supporters (boy) and FPM supporters (girl) - just an example invert them if you want, in my experience (not me but people arround me-ana ma 7ada bi zi7neh) the girl usually "converts" the boy.

Well, perhaps! But still there are many exceptions, where guys convert girls. Take Daniel Spiro for example, his wife was pro-FPM before marrying him and now she's 100% LF (I know her personally so I'm not making it up.)

Inanna

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Originally Posted by lebanese_a

I just want to add that if the 2 people are for example LF supporters (boy) and FPM supporters (girl) - just an example invert them if you want, in my experience (not me but people arround me-ana ma 7ada bi zi7neh) the girl usually "converts" the boy.

i have to admit that you have a certain point here! but then again, the guy will go back, read his books and know what he wants! but she surely affects him in that way! i agree,,, but not to the point to change his opinion, unless he doesnt really care that much about politics or isn't really involved in the political field with his party!