I’ve written other posts to tell about being the girlfriend of an Obama supporter. This has been one of the worst experiences of my life. This past week, we finally ended the relationship, completely. I know I am not alone in losing a very important person from my life. I know that many people are struggling with their political views no longer coinciding with that of friends, family, lovers, and I certainly hope that couples have not divorced over this God awful election from hell.
I know that no one probably cares. I guess I just wanted to write it as a final acceptance of it. Really things have all gone down hill since the Democratic convention. More specifically, when Hillary Clinton gave her speech that we needed to support Barack Obama. Things were really pretty good until that day. At that point my boyfriend really thought I’d come around, because Hillary told me to. Well, I didn’t. We struggled through the months to the general election. I thought I would be so glad the day had finally come. Even with my great disbelief of Obama actually being elected, I had the thought, well, that is probably the best for my relationship. I assumed that if McCain had won, we would break up, but if Obama won, I would be forgiven. As with many things this year, I was wrong. We broke up anyway. There was no explaining to him that it was more than my being bitter about Hillary. Funny thing is I am not even sure I like or respect Hillary anymore. He gave me 1 week from the election to “be over it” and I wasn’t so I was only greeted with disgust after that. Yes, I know. I am better off. If there were only a disgruntled democrat dating site to find a like minded person!
Anyway, forgive me for my online swan song. I had to do it. If you want to share your sad relationship destroyed by the great uniter story, be my guest. Any and all comments welcome, except Obots. There was one I was willing to tolerate and he became intolerable so the rest of you? You don’t stand a chance.
I was wondering how your relationship would turn out. I’m sorry for your heartache, but it’s better you found out now. He gave you a week to “be over it”? I can’t imagine what it’s like for married people. I’m not forgiving any of them, ever.
When I was younger and dating, I used the first date to discuss the subjects you’re not supposed to discuss: politics, religion, taste in music. The first date was usually the last date. It’s a good screening technique, but you find out how incompatible you are with most people. I hope you find someone who’s got his head screwed on straight.