I married someone from a different culture, and who holds very different political views. I’m not gonna lie; politics have caused friction between us.
We get through it peaceably enough at home. He votes his way, I vote mine. But as
@marriedasian comments, it sometimes means our friend groups have limited contact with each other.
I can see greater tension in the future, though. We’ll soon need to make a decision where to retire. Here in progressive Germany, or in our more conservative homelands, the USA or Japan? Or in a third country, Australia, where I hold a passport. In each case, the political landscape toward individual rights, especially gay rights, must surely play a role in our decision. One can get around the system and build a life together even in more conservative, less gay-friendly places. But would I, as a progressive, be comfortable with it? Hmmm...
Luckily, we’re OK as far as religion is concerned. I’m an atheist. He was raised in the Shinto tradition, which is the next best thing, he tells me.