In my personal opinion, I don't think politics have much to do with a relationship. My husband and I never discuss politics for that reason. It's like they say, there are 2 things that you have your own opinion about and are not good to discuss, religion and politics. I can see religion being a bigger part of a relationship than politics simply for the children. The only time you would have to worry about politics would be around the elections. Surely you would have other things to talk about than who you are going to vote for (which you have the strict right not to say who). I honestly feel that politics should be left out of the relationship. If you feel like discussing politics, it's best not to get into arguments. If something gets heated, stop and realize what you are fighting about. I think anyone can make any relationship work as long as they work hard at it, communicate and compromise.