yeah, that may be right; it gets messy when politics and "morality" blend together.

and maybe that touches the heart of my question: when politics becomes the moral, or when morality is infused with politics, then a difference of opinion becomes a difference of moral values.

but for many of us, our political views shift and evolve. does that mean we become "evil" in a partner's eyes when we change? or do we view our partner as "immoral" as he/she grows in a different direction?

so how much space should there be between moral values and politics in a relationship?

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also, i know i tend to focus on romantic relationships, because that type of deep connection is what i was blessed with. and they are often greatly romanticized.

but there are many different types of deep, fulfilling relationships and connections aside from that; many i wasn't able to experience either. 🫂