DH and I have been together 15 years, married 10. With DCs. Agree on almost everything except one thing -
Scottish Independence.
I won't say who's on what side, because I really, really don't want this to turn into a referendum argument. What I will say is that we both feel incredibly passionate about what we are going to vote. To the point that I can't fathom how he can think what he's voting could possibly be right for our future, and the future of our family, and Scotland, and he feels the same about me. I actually feel quite angry with him for voting the way he plans to, and he feels angry with me. It is no joke to say it's coming between us - that may sound daft, and I've tried really hard to be open minded and see where he's coming from, and I can't.
I guess part of the reason for our issue is that his whole family are fanatical about the side he's on, and I can't really stand any of them, so it sort of feels like he's taking their side, which is stupid I know. But seriously, if the vote goes his way in September I actually don't feel I can be around him, he'll be so jubilant and happy and I'll feel so upset - and vice versa. He has said he'll feel very depressed if the vote doesn't go in his side's favour. I know this might seem like we're both over invested in the issue, but we both see it as something that will affect our futures and families.
Does anyone else have this issue with their partner re politics or core beliefs?
Please no flamings or name calling - I'm just keen to hear other views, and advice!