REPLY 1 Dear Confused Opposite, First of all, I really sympathise with you - politics do seem to have this effect on people! At the same time, there's the saying 'opposistes attract'. But even though there are some good arguments for this, on the whole, it's more than most of us can deal with! While it can be exciting to be with someone who's completely different to us, it doesn't seem to last very long. The excitement soon turns to conflict. Moreover, the time comes in every relationship when people disagree on an important issue. Presumably, you're scared he'll break up with you if you don't agree with him. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to this. I think the only way to deal with it is to face it. You just have to say what you think and let him do the same. Nevertheless, remember that you don't have to give anyone an explanation about who you vote for - we all have the right to choose. Therefore, there are times when it's easier just not to discuss politics. Since this seems to be your problem, perhaps it's also your solution? However, if you decide to do this, you are also choosing to hide your feelings and opinions. More importantly, you're not allowing yourself to be the real you. I think it's time to ask yourself, 'Is this really the kind of relationship I want to be in?' -A well-wisher