Definitely!! I respect people with differing political beliefs, but I could never respect someone who didn't vote at all! I can't imagine being in a relationship with someone apathetic.

Gladly, my husband is even more keyed into politics than I am!

Yes. Without a doubt.

Absolutely not. Whether or not he votes has ZERO impact on our relationship.

I think it would depend on his reason for not voting. I would rather have someone choose to not vote than vote for someone/something he didn't believe in.

I wouldn't be happy with his decision but it's his choice. And that's what this is really all about isn't it? The right to choose. So it would be hypocritical to force that on anyone even if I *strongly* disagree with it.

Nope. Wont date a short guy tho.

So I'm hoping this doesn't stir a bunch of replies trying to convince me otherwise of what I'm about to say but...

Neither my boyfriend or I vote.

I have voted in the past when I feel STRONGLY for a canidate and what they are for/against. But in situations like this year I refuse to vote for the "lesser of the two evils" in my opinion. My boyfriend is on the same page as I am. I will exercise my right NOT to vote rather than pick the person I think it less worse than the other.

Sorry but that's how I feel.

So I'm hoping this doesn't stir a bunch of replies trying to convince me otherwise of what I'm about to say but...

Neither my boyfriend or I vote.

I have voted in the past when I feel STRONGLY for a canidate and what they are for/against. But in situations like this year I refuse to vote for the "lesser of the two evils" in my opinion. My boyfriend is on the same page as I am. I will exercise my right NOT to vote rather than pick the person I think it less worse than the other.

Sorry but that's how I feel.

I am very into politics and having a boyfriend that can at least meet me halfway on my views is essential however if they are choosing not to vote that wouldn't be as much of a problem for me as someone who was on the completely other side than I am.

aimeeb-You have to do what you feel is right however (my feeling anyway) is that one of these candadites will ruin the country and the other will keep it afloat. I'm with you on feeling that this election is about a lesser of two evils however today is the day to consider what this country will be if these candadites deliver on their views and if you feel you can live with that. If you can't I really think you should reconsider voting while you still can.

BF does not vote and thats his own choice. I have tried to convince him but he has all the right not to.

I feel really strongly towards this election...so in regards to this year, I'd be mad but in the end it's his choice. So I guess overall, of course not.

They say they will do a lot, but whether or not they really will is the question. I think (in a perfect world) there should be some sort of regulation that if they promise to do 10 things they actuially HAVE to do a % out of what they promise.

They say they'll do a lot but if they will or won't is the TRUE question. I just don't feel confident enough to possibly give my vote to someone I don't believe in at least CLOSE to 100%.

Some may think one will ruin this country and the other will keep it afloat but to me I truly think both will cause a downfall, just of different kinds.

I was thinking of writing a post about this very thing. It's my CURRENT PROBLEM! If anyone has advice, please let me know. I am very very very passionate about a candidate this election. Additionally, I am very political, it's integrated in my life through my career, my friends and my hobbies. So my boyfriend undoubtedly knows how important this is to me. I encouraged him without nagging to vote. I asked him to please please do it. I even saw a voting registration card on his table so I figured he did. Well today as I am looking up his polling place to make it easier for him, he tells me he is not sure if he mailed it!!! I freaked out. I don't understand how someone could be so blase about it. Like, "Hmmm, yeah I don't know...not sure if I mailed it." WHAT?! I am having a hard time with this. I called the elections commission people and sure enough he is NOT registered. I am angry. But I don't know if I will make it worst, I don't even know how to approach this matter without making him angry. I want him to understand why I am so upset but without sounding controlling. Any ideas? I am thinking I don't even want to spent tonight (victory parties) with him now.

I could care less if my significant other votes or not. That is his choice. I don't expect to hear him complaining though, since he didn't vote.

Aimeeb - I agree with not voting if you don't know or trust either of the parties. I am the same way. We just had an election, in Canada, and I truly hated and loved a bit of everything from every party. So, who the heck do I pick when I know they aren't going to do even a quarter of what they say?

Kiwi-so true!

I won't commit myself to something even if my vote is just that ONE vote unless I feel at least close to 100% about my decision. Sorry.

Kiwi-so true!

I won't commit myself to something even if my vote is just that ONE vote unless I feel at least close to 100% about my decision. Sorry.

It would bother me a lot if my boyfriend didn't vote. It's important to be informed and come to your own conclusions about politics, and a good percentage of that leads to voting! But my bf did vote in this election, because he feels very strongly and I like that.

Not at all! My boyfriend refuses to vote in this election. He's 23 so this would be his first. He was so disappointed with Bush and he doesn't care for or trust either of the candidates this time around. He said that if whoever is elected pulls through, he'll vote for them next run. He hates false promises and wants to see actions, not just words.

My man can't vote this election--a close relative died, so he's out of town for the funeral. Even if that weren't the case, I wouldn't care. He's not very political anyway, and doesn't have strong opinions on this election.

No! If he doesn't feel strongly enough to vote, why should I impose my beliefs on him? When he does feel strongly, he will vote, until then, there's no need to push him because that just causes unnecessary tension. Besides, his vote would cancel mine out

ABSOLUTELY. I'm very politically minded and I think being an informed participant in democracy is essential. My last boyfriend couldn't care less about any important issues and wouldn't bother to vote and it really lost me respect for him. Thankfully, my current one is quite the opposite.

I wouldn't be thrilled about it but I don't think it would be a dealbreaker.

It wouldn't really affect the relationship one way or another. My fiance used to be very apathetic, but today he voted for the first time. I'm so proud - I like to think it's my influence.

I agree with Aimee and Kiwi (not about the candidates, I'm rather passionate about that ) but if you aren't, you shouldn't vote. We have a RIGHT to vote, not a RESPONSIBILITY, OBLIGATION, or, DUTY. It goes without saying that it is perfectly acceptable to exercise that same right to NOT vote for someone that you don't feel passionate about, or support strongly (or at all).

My husband, who is 29 years old, is voting for the first time today. I have always been very involved in politics and it's bizarre that I was attracted to and married someone who hasn't been similarly involved. However, his views on most issues are/were similar to mine, so I was OK with his past apathy as long as he registered and voted once we were together. He's pretty interested in this election and I'm very proud of him!

It wouldn't be a deal-breaker if I was already in the relationship (though disappointing, especially if we supported the same candidate), but I don't think I would get involved with someone if I knew from the outset that he didn't really care--that's just not the kind of person I'm interested in.

that's what I thought too, Jude, until I saw the man who later became my husband - he was hot and I temporarily lost my mind! Ha

LOL lawchick!

I have a tendency to convert people I date anyway (I suppose because I'm so passionate myself), so I guess...it's not really an issue?

*dated, I mean, in the past--happily engaged now.

My significant other is not elgible to vote due to him not being a citizen of the US but he does have strong beliefs of this election and has been interested throughout the whole process. Thank goodness we have the same beliefs when it comes to politics! My vote counted for him and I!

My boyfriend claims not to have voted in any election so far. He's on the electoral role. I shall deal with this by offering him blowjobs and cookies when our ballot papers come in (we're in the UK) and I'm sure that will change his mind.

Political apathy is a sad fact of life though!

I had the same tendency in my dating past Jude. Congrats on the engagement

Thanks, lady

Ehh, I'd be annoyed, but it wouldn't be a deal breaker.

Nope. Maybe he didn't agree with any of the choices, I hate 'empty' voting.

In my mind, voting is a duty that every citizen in a democracy has; needless to say, im very politically minded. I would lose respect for someone if they chose not to vote. even spoiling the ballot would be better in my mind then simply refusing to go and vote. So i dont think I could ever be with anyone who couldnt take a little time out of their day to vote

No it wouldn't. He couldn't vote because he is a resident.
But I voted!!!

Angela123 thanks for your support!

I don't feel it's my duty, it's my right. If I don't agree on someone and their views I don't agree and think it's absurd I should "have to pick one..." this isn't some HS government thing, it's our country. If I don't feel okay with either canidate I'm not going to vote for them.

Angela123 thanks for your support!

I don't feel it's my duty, it's my right. If I don't agree on someone and their views I don't agree and think it's absurd I should "have to pick one..." this isn't some HS government thing, it's our country. If I don't feel okay with either canidate I'm not going to vote for them.

It's so funny- I just had a long debate with my boyfriend (and his Dad) in which we were trying to convince him why we think its important to vote. My Boyfriend has decent reasons- citing the lack of impact of the popular vote for President, and I can respect his choice NOT to vote. But it still bugs me a little because it is the whole- 'whatever' mentality-- if enough people start taking that position, where will we be?

Exactly, miss october.

It's true that the electoral college system is a bit hard to figure out, but the system does still rely on raw votes to come to conclusions, so it's still important to vote.

I've always said, anyone who doesn't vote doesn't get to complain if they don't like the outcome.

If I didn't have a clear choice I wouldn't vote at all. And I'd still complain. It's not my fault if I believe only idiots or bad reputations are running. If I had more say in who's running in the primaries I'd feel more responsibility. For example,I voted for my mayor today too and the damn ballot said Joe Soinso or write in.. the soinsos' have been the mayor of my town for at least 30 years, so I really have no say. If I voted write-in who would I put...no one. so I had to vote for him even though I think he sucks. That's why I'm so glad I had a clear choice from the very beginning this time!!! It takes a huge weight off my shoulders.

It wouldn't be a deal breaker but I would be disappointed in him. I think voting and knowing what is going on in this country and the world is so important. However, if you're truly one of those people who doesn't care (which I will never understand) and would flip a coin or something then you shouldn't vote.

Hey aimee, you dont have to just vote for one of those guys. There are others on the ballot. Naders on there and some other random parties too!

MAJOR deal breaker. Respect for one's country and understanding of the political system are absolutely key to me. Of course, I went to school for poli sci...

Definitely a deal-breaker! I could never date someone who didn't care or was too lazy to get informed about the candidates/issues and get out there and vote.

356UIK Nader is on there again??!! I may have to go and vote then, for him!

356UIK Nader is on there again??!! I may have to go and vote then, for him!

Yes, it would be a deal-breaker. I can't see future for a relationship, where the other one would be so different from me. I think voting is citizen's duty.

I'm not voting because I know that I'm not that informed about politics. I know I should be, but I haven't invested time to research each candidate thoroughly. My boyfriend is actually very into politics, and has answered a lot of questions for me. In the end, I still wasn't 100% confident enough to vote so I didn't. My boyfriend didn't vote either because he's out of town, although he knew who he wanted to vote for. Either way, it's not that big of a deal to me and definitely not a deal breaker.