My wife doesn't like steak, but that doesn't start an argument. More steak for me!
Last edited by Stingray24 (2008-02-28 13:19:03)
Doesn't like steak or is ideologically opposed to the idea of eating steak?Stingray24 wrote:
My wife doesn't like steak, but that doesn't start an argument. More steak for me!
She will only eat poultry and just doesn't like it. Even if she was ideologically opposed, it wouldn't bother me.
DING! You are talking about issues. I support that. What I hate is when people get to the ballot box and merrily check away all the Ds or all the Rs without considering anything but what party the candidate belongs to.Moo? Si! wrote:
I would honestly ask, what are the issues? Will the sun not rise tomorrow if abortion can be performed at any neighborhood clinic? Would the Earth not spin if everyone carried a handgun? Would the sun cease fusion if Todd could now legally marry Kevin?RAIMIUS wrote:
If you can't discuss the issues, what are you actually accomplishing?
My issues are:
why does fuel cost $3.00 a gallon and milk cost $3.50 a gallon.
In 2008, why can't the USDA get their shit together and distribute healthy meat.
Why do I have to wait 2 extra hours in the emergency room because a Native American won't go to their hospital that has superior equipment and free healthcare?
How much is it going to cost to send my kids to college, why?
Until then, all parties and candidates can go bitch at each other to death
I am a moderate libertarian with a leaning toward conservatism. Sometimes the Republican shares my view better than the Democrat's candidate, othertimes it is the opposite. That is why people should know who they are voting for and WHY.
Yet, I think that political or religious differences are in fact easier to overcome in marriage than in friendship, for the simple reason that you'll have love to make you blind.Stingray24 wrote:
We're talking marriage, not simple friendship. I guess it depends on how much importance one places on their beliefs. Having been married almost 6 years, I've found there are plenty of things to cause debate in a relationship. Since I am very passionate about my beliefs and my faith being on the same page with my wife in regard to politics, religion, etc makes life much easier.
Well that's the whole point isn't it, that she can be a vocal vegan, but doesn't preach at you? You're giving an example in which only half of the two (namely you) is supposed to be openminded. If both are openminded she'll still be a vocal vegan, but doesn't preach, at least not at you.SenorToenails wrote:
Would I be able to marry a vocal vegan who always preached at me about how I am a bastard for eating a steak? No. I wouldn't be able to tolerate that.
Completely disagree. I don't spend every day with my friends, nor am I raising children with my friends. All we have to do as friends is find 1 or 2 things as common ground. Marriage needs much more to survive the tough times.