Eric Clapton - Promises

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15. It's possible to be friends with someone whose political views are very different, just as

it's possible to get along with family members who are worlds apart politically -- as long as you don't discuss politics, at least not much, and laugh off the disagreements. And you don't live with them.

I'm not sure it's possible to be more closely involved with someone whose political views are very different from yours. I heard for years from a guy I found really interesting, who was very nice to me and fun to talk to, whom I'd decided I'd never get involved with because of his political views. We both cared a lot about politics. I got the impression at times that he thought he could change my views, but that was never ever ever going to happen. I could tell I wouldn't change his.

I've never understood how couples with very different political views could live together, let alone stay married for years, in some cases.