Political fights can rip couples apart — therapist shares 3 ways to save a relationship
“Talk to your therapist, vent to your therapist… because if you start venting to your family and friends, then they start forming certain opinions about your partner, and it can affect how they talk to them, how they interact with them.”
Before making any drastic decisions, such as ending a relationship over political discord, Elton suggested slowing down and returning to a more grounded state.
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“We hear certain things and we fill in the gaps,” she said. “When we hear someone’s political affiliation, we often make assumptions about who they are without really hearing them out.”
Rather than making assumptions based on the media or podcasts a partner consumes, for example, Elton encouraged couples to ask questions, stay curious and remain open-minded.
Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
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