Sometimes opposites attract in politics, and couples maintain a relationship despite being on opposite sides of the political spectrum. The trick is to respect the other person’s opinions and approach conversations with the intention to listen openly and then share your point of view without taking cheap shots. That being said, it’s hard to connect with someone if you don’t see eye to eye on fundamental issues, so couples need to have these discussions to see whether they have enough common ground for a solid relationship. “What you need to examine here are your values and morals,” Jodi said. “If your politics do not bend towards each other as the relationship continues, you will need to really consider if you want to spend the rest of your life starting your days debating the way you perceive the world over your morning coffee. That is a decision only you can make.” It can be extremely difficult — if not outright impossible — to leave a relationship with grace and goodwill. Emotions are running hot during this time, and sometimes couples get sucked into petty squabbling, blame games, and other general nastiness. However, if you want to keep things civil, you should stick to the guidelines that Jodi has provided for good breakup etiquette.