Being a liberal single woman in a post-Trump electoral world is a plot. It is not enough that modern meetings are already a mines field – voyeuristic applications, an awkward handling (if we get there), and the eternal “who is first?” debate. Now, in addition to all that, I must also wonder if the person in front of me would vote in favor of my fundamental human rights. And the worst? It is not always easy.
Example: Love is blind Season 8, where two Couples have broken the altar on politics – in particular, black lives and abortion rights. By unfolding it, I could not stop thinking about my own dating trials. And I would have made exactly the same decision – although I would probably have reached the first date.
Let’s start with Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga. Their pod dates? Smooth. Flirty. Full of laughs (a must for first date chemistry). For a while, I even thought they had a chance to go to the end. But Love is blind It is not only to vibrate in the pods – it is a question of finding a life partner. The whole premise is that love can develop alone through conversation, without looks playing a factor. Sara took this seriously. She asked significant questions, shared her beliefs and showed real curiosity concerning the values of her future fiancé. She then mentioned politics in episode 4, noting that she could not be with anyone who did not believe in the rights of LGBTQIA +, especially since her sister is gay.
Ben’s response? He is completely comfortable around “this community” of people. He even has a gay friend! And what about Black Lives Matter and political affiliations? He retire The 2020 elections said, “I am not in one way or another. I stick to it in a way.
Excuse me? I could not find a better example of white male privilege if I was trying. Ben lives a life without politics because he can. As long as he does not participate in one way or another, as a white man, he can continue to take advantage of his civil rights and prosper without facing the truth of American life. He does not need to be challenged to know if he actively supports an anti-LGBT church. If he does not care about Black Lives Matter, he does not have to fight against racism and police brutality. And, in maximum white feminist fashion, Sara got engaged to her anyway. (Points to say no to the altar, however. I support you.)
Unfortunately, it was not the only time that political apathy has designed a relationship this season. In episode 12, Devin Buckley and Virginia Miller had a strangely similar problem – except this time, it was not until They got on that the cracks began to show. As a black man, Devin hinted that the race had not taken into account his voting decisions – although he does not confirm either if he vote in the national elections. Then, when the subject of abortion appeared, he raised his shoulders: “I have somehow back and forth.”
I wish I was surprised. But honestly? This is exactly where we are in 2025. And Devin double On his indifference to Reunion, saying: “I can look beyond certain things. I think you can be in a relationship without getting along everything.
Easy to tell you, your existence is not currently in place for a political debate.
As a biracial woman, I can’t Ignore politics in meetings. I cannot “agree to disagree” on my own rights. I cannot neglect someone’s indifference and claim that it does not affect me when women die because of the lack of abortion care and the truth is, for many marginalized people, politics No Just an abstract debate – it’s personal. It is life or death. And as a long -standing singleton from New York and survivor of the meeting application, I understand why women cannot “look at past political problems” in relationships. I have Never Slipped left stronger than when I see “Maga” (or even “moderate”) in someone’s biography.
Right now, in This America, the government is actively trying to expel a green card holder for the main campus demonstrations. Trans rights are in the background. Access to vital medical care (not to mention health insurance) is attacked. Of course, the bipartite system is disorderly. And yes, I understand why some people are disillusioned by the vote. But go out with someone who is politically disengaged? It’s a hard No In my opinion.
It is not an harmless difference in opinion. I could Look beyond the fact that my partner thought La la Land deserved to beat Moonlight at the Oscars. I could even navigate in minor ideological differences. But if you expect me to “look at” the fact that you do not believe in my fundamental human rights?
Yeah. I wouldn’t marry you either.