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Writing someone off for a political view is often seen as intolerant or close-minded.

But, to paraphrase the old adage, ‘politics is personal’ — the political beliefs you have reflect your deepest values. i may accept certain opinions when they’re debated over dinners or even discussed with friends, but when it comes to the person i’m seeing, i’m not embarrassed to say my bed can be partisan.

A few years back, i went on a date with a boy i’d met at a friend’s party. He had a kind, wonky smile and wore scarves no matter the weather.

But despite the date progressing well, he shared political views i saw as being rooted in sexism (maternity rights and abortion legislation both came up). i walked out of the bar, deciding not to go on to dinner.

Why? Because your political views are not the same as hating game Of thrones or making your tea with the milk first. they reflect your principles and morals.

Let’s face it, a man who doesn’t value maternity rights at work is unlikely to treat his wife’s career with the same importance as his own.

And it’s not just about views that will personally affect your lives together. if a man went up to my best friend and her girlfriend and told them their love wasn’t real or equal to that of his straight friends, i would dump him immediately. So why would i be willing to date anyone who said they were against gay marriage?

these may seem like extreme examples, but they were hot topics of political debate just a few years ago.

if you can see why these would be

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deal-breakers, then there’s no reason the issues we feel just as strongly about today shouldn’t create the same moral lines. Views on Black Lives Matter, immigration, trans rights and even the dreaded Brexit are all reason enough to break up with someone.

it’s not a matter of ‘Can i overlook this?’ — it will make them less attractive to you.

Of course, who Jodie Comer dates is not up to her fans, but if his views are truly the polar opposite to her own, they’re likely to cause more issues than just a trending hashtag.

Because when it comes to your bed and your life, you’re allowed to be picky and draw red lines. this isn’t a BBC panel show or school debate club. You don’t need to give equal time to different opinions.

if you feel so strongly about a political view that you see it as sitting on moral lines, you should break up with someone who doesn’t agree. if you fundamentally believe their opinions are wrong, you’ll never be able to see them as Mr/Mrs right.