Can a Democrat Date a Republican - Every Vote Counts - Tips On Pulling the Right Lever

Youve met the girl or guy of your dreams -- smart, funny, easy on the eyes, when the topic ever so gently turns to politics and the upcoming election. As a stalwart Republican, you suddenly realize that your new heartthrob is an impassioned Democrat. Is it even possible to date?

BALTIMORE, MD; NORWELL, MA (PRWEB) October 19, 2004 -- James Carville and Mary Matalin have done it.* Could you? Should you?

Youve met the girl or guy of your dreams -- smart, funny, easy on the eyes, when the topic ever so gently turns to politics and the upcoming election. As a stalwart Republican, you suddenly realize that your new heartthrob is an impassioned Democrat.

They say that opposites attract... But in this super charged presidential election season is it possible for a Democrat and a Republican to find true love -- together? On second thought, forget about finding true love -- is it even possible to date?

This question was posed to relationship expert Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together Dating, who offers his insights into the intricacies of cross party dating.

Tread Lightly

First of all, objectively assess the relationships potential. Did you meet at a sporting event or a concert? Or at some other venue that led you to believe that you had shared interests? If so, focus on those interests and explore the aspects that brought you together rather than those that could drive you apart.

However, if you feel like you dropped a bomb when you mentioned the R" word, and your formerly pleasant conversation turned into a shouting match focused on the sanctimoniousness of neo conservatism versus the hedonism of liberalism then maybe its time to drop the relationship before you literally need a referee.

Be True to Your Self

Be honest about what being a Republican or a Democrat means to you. Since the current political climate is extremely divisive rather than conciliatory, examine which tenets of the party line you consider to be written in stone. What are your heartfelt beliefs? For instance, there may not be insurmountable differences between a conservative democrat and a liberal republican.

Do you differ mainly on tax incentives and ways to create jobs or are your differences rooted in fundamental social and religious beliefs? Can you agree to civilly disagree about certain issues or do you feel that you would need to change your party affiliation to make your potential partner happy? If so, forgeddaboutit! You might be able to switch parties but if you have deeply felt republican or democratic convictions you wont be able to erase them simply by changing your party registration.

Common Goals

If you feel that you can agreeably disagree then there may be hope for your relationship, particularly if you share common goals even though your viewpoints sometimes diverge.

If you focus on the things that you see eye-to-eye on you may find that youre so busy enjoying each others company that your politics have taken a backseat.

Maintaining your sense of humor is also critical. The ability to laugh at the excesses and hyperbole of both parties can go a long way toward easing the strain. And remember, come November, your votes will essentially cancel each other out!

(*James Carville is a well-known Democratic political consultant who spearheaded Bill Clintons victorious campaign for the Presidency in 1992. Republican Mary Matalin was formerly Assistant to President George W. Bush and Counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney. Carville and Matalin have been married since 1993 and reside in Virginia with their two daughters.)

High Tech Cupid

At The Right One and Together Dating, romance is facilitated by twenty-first century technology. A team of relationship experts works one-on-one with members using a proprietary computer hardware and software system. Developed over several years at a cost of millions of dollars, this system targets compatibility profiles and generates a specialized list of compatible referrals for members. With a successful history of many thousands of relationships and numerous marriages to its credit, The Right One and Together Dating have refined the art of matchmaking.

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The Right One and Together Dating Service now offer their expert relationship advice through their complimentary E-books, A Singles Guide To Finding The Right One" available online at www.therightone.com and Let Us Introduce You" available online at www.togetherdating.com.

Celebrating 30 Years

The merger of national offices of The Right One with North American branches of Together resulted in a partnership that has created the largest personal introduction service in the United States.

Now celebrating their 30th anniversary, The Right One and Together Dating have an ambitious plan to open between 12/24 new offices a year. The Right One and Together have more than 125,000 members -- many of whom have their memberships on hold while they take the time to explore a successful relationship. With more than 500 employees, The Right One and Together gross more than $45 million a year in revenue.

Romantic Locations

The Right Ones offices and affiliates located throughout the United States include: California (San Diego); Colorado (Colorado Springs, Denver); Florida (Boca, Tampa); Georgia (Atlanta); Illinois (Downers Grove, Rockford and Bloomington); Iowa (Des Moines); Kentucky (Louisville); Nebraska (Omaha and Lincoln); New Jersey (Cherry Hill, Hackensack); Massachusetts (Norwell, Newton, Shrewsbury and Woburn); Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Monroeville); Rhode Island (Warwick); Wisconsin (Madison, Appleton); Texas (Dallas, Austin).

North American locations and affiliates of Together are: California (Encino, Irvine and Los Angeles); Florida (Palm Beach, Vero Beach); Indiana (Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, South Bend); Kansas (Wichita and Kansas City); Louisiana (New Orleans); Maryland (Columbia, Frederick); Minnesota (Minneapolis); Nevada (Reno); New Hampshire (Hooksett, Nashua, Portsmouth and Salem); New Jersey (Bridgewater, Clark, Colts Neck and Lawrenceville); Ohio (Cincinnati); Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg); South Carolina (Greenville); South Dakota (Sioux Falls); Texas (San Antonio, Beaumont and Houston) and Virginia (Falls Church).

For more information about The Right One and Together Dating, please visit their websites at www.therightone.com and www.togetherdating.com, or call

(800) 348-DATE (3283).

Editor note: For interviews with the colorful and articulate Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together and author of a recent book on the history of dating, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, at (781) 878-9533 or, by e-mail, at sdubin@prworkzone.com

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