Politics has always influenced romance, even in the digital age of dating. After all, wanting to connect with someone who (at least mostly) shares your political views is a natural desire. However, this yearning has intensified recently, often becoming a pressing necessity. The 2024 election, in particular, reshaped the landscape of romance in several ways, including the following:
It Made People Less Likely to Date
From gauging who had cooties in elementary school to attending the high school prom and hitting the bars on singles’ nights in your 20s, dating has always been a challenge. Add divisive politics to the mix, and it becomes even more of a struggle than before.
This feeling is widespread. Many people believe dating is more challenging now than in the past, even though online access has made it easier to meet people than before ever.
It Made Politics More Taboo
As mentioned above, politics has always influenced dating, but it becomes more taboo as it becomes more divisive. There was a time when two potential partners could disagree on issues like gun control or climate change and still find enough common ground that their differing political ideologies didn’t matter. While this may still hold for some, others view opposing political views as dating dealbreakers.
It Made Dating Outside Your Party Less Likely…or More Likely
The 2024 election had varying effects on different people. For many, it reinforced the need to date within their party (i.e., Democrats date Democrats and Republicans date Republicans). The controversial figures representing the opposing party made any inter-party romance seem impossible.
However, the 2024 election didn’t affect everyone this way; it made some daters more inclined to date outside their political party than before. This is because the election exposed unpopular opinions on both sides of the aisle, which prompted more people to move toward the middle. This doesn’t mean that many progressives will date MAGA supporters, but it does suggest that some individuals from both political parties are more open to dating independents or moderates.
It Enhanced the Importance of Online Dating
Online dating has become exceptionally popular due to its convenience. It allows you to meet people from all walks of life from the comfort of your living room couch. Another reason online dating is so appealing is the insights it provides. Making eye contact with someone at the gym or while buying laundry detergent at your local grocer might be an effective way to meet a potential partner, but it tells you nothing about their values and beliefs.
Meeting someone online has the opposite effect: It provides you with various information about the other person right from the start, before you determine if it’s a relationship worth pursuing. This enables you to seek partners who align with your values, instead of wasting your time with those who don’t.
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