Magnets are governed by a mystical force that draws polar opposites together. Thus, one might argue that love is like a magnet. It&rsquo;s just like how the saying goes, &ldquo;opposites attract.&rdquo; When two people complement each other, they create a bond that no external force can easily break apart. But what happens when those opposites extend beyond hobbies, tastes, or personality quirks? What happens when the difference is something more fundamental, like political beliefs or values?
Aanhin mo pa ang &lsquo;opposites attract&rsquo; kung sa prinsipyo kayo magkaiba, &lsquo;di ba? While it&rsquo;s true that differing opinions can create dynamic and stimulating conversations, some differences are hard to ignore. We&rsquo;re not talking about an argument on which pizza topping is better. No one cares that much if you like pineapple on it. It&rsquo;s not about which singer is better or which rapper has more swagger&ndash;the clash between principles encompasses morality, identity, and personal rights. It&rsquo;s something much bigger than the trivial things like how you like your drink shaken, not stirred.
Before, political affiliations were often seen as something that only came up during election season. Puno na ng tarpaulin ang mga daan kaya hindi na maiwasang magbatuhan kung sino ba ang manok nila. But now, politics aren&rsquo;t confined to the notion of suffrage. Politics is now an extension of one&rsquo;s identity. Whether it's social justice, climate change, or human rights, many people feel strongly about the causes they believe in.&nbsp;
So, if you meet someone who fundamentally opposes what you stand for, does that make them undateable?
For some, the answer is a hard yes. If you&rsquo;re passionate about gender equality and your date dismisses it as &ldquo;not a real issue,&rdquo; that&rsquo;s a red flag. If you believe in LGBTQ+ rights and your partner thinks otherwise, how can you reconcile that? No amount of chemistry can make up for the tension of knowing that your partner doesn't support the rights of the people you care about&mdash;or even your own.
Sure, some people can make it work. &ldquo;Try hard until you succeed&rdquo; ang motto ng ibang couples! But let&rsquo;s be real: it&rsquo;s not always that simple. If you constantly find yourself justifying your beliefs, feeling drained from arguments, or avoiding certain topics to keep the peace, trying isn&rsquo;t an option anymore.&nbsp;
Love is about growth and understanding, but it shouldn't come at the cost of compromising who you are. Because while opposites may attract, shared values keep people together.
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