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It was all going so well until he said he voted Leave.

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Locotion · 23/08/2017 09:22

I am sure conflicting politics is a common problem. Shudder. For someone to vote for such a destructive step as flippantly as he said: "just to see what happens" concerns me somewhat.

Aside from that he is very nice. How does one decide whether to take things forward? I guess time will tell? But then.... isnt it more difficult to extract yourself when you are more physically and emotionally entangled.

Oh dear, I don't know what to do. Only had relationship with ex (long term marriage ) & flings. Not sure how things work.

I do like him. But... he voted Leave. And doesnt read. And has lived in thr same place with his family all 4 decades of his live. I read (or did before kids!) & have travelled a bit..... are we compatible?

Oh dear - I sound like I am looking down on his experiences but I guess they are just different ...

Eek

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Kofa · 25/08/2017 11:05

So who is going to pick the fruit to make the jam that is going to be exported all over the globe in this brave new Brexit world of ours eh? Hmm

BrandNewHouse · 25/08/2017 11:46

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BoneyBackJefferson · 25/08/2017 13:12

That would be Schroedingers British fruit picker that can simultaneously be paid a wage that will require only one working adult in the family and supports the mortgage on a three bedroom house whilst the actual jam can compete on cost with world markets.

And you say that only the brexit people believe lies. the irony is not lost.

Locotion · 25/08/2017 17:06

Ooh. I just logged back in , forgetting I had posted this. What did I miss? Oops, have I been electronically lynched? I will go back and read.....

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Locotion · 25/08/2017 22:43

Wow, OK.

I didn't actually mean to begin WW3 - sorry!
There has been some really thoughtful and varied opinions so thank you. It has made me feel less dickish for feeling squirmy about his vote of choice.

If anyone Is interested O have spent a few days with him (OLD match) and despite our differing backgrounds - in many regards - we seem to be getting on rather well. I really like him and will see how it goes and keep my fingers crossed. If problems occur, I will re-address... his personality seems too soft for me to envisage any bickering over more day-to-day matters like traffic, washing up etc.

Lets wait and see. I will avoid the politics side of things.

Thanks for replies again and sorry for causong havoc.

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imablackstarnotapopstar · 25/08/2017 22:53

I totally sympathise. I had a date with a guy who said "all Labour voters are unemployed and all Lib Dem voters are drug addicts". I made my excuses!!!

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