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Random observation:
People I know who are conservative tend to have more stable relationships than those who profess to be progressive or liberal.
There is likely a bias in my sample size that makes it likely less of a representative sample but I’m willing to study it further.
People I know who are conservative tend to have more stable relationships than those who profess to be progressive or liberal.
There is likely a bias in my sample size that makes it likely less of a representative sample but I’m willing to study it further.
This article from Tne Atlantic seems to support my observation.
”Past studies have also shown that conservatives tend to be happier than liberals. Republicans are happier in their marriages.” https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/why-conservatives-find-life-more-meaningful-than-liberals/566105/
”Past studies have also shown that conservatives tend to be happier than liberals. Republicans are happier in their marriages.” https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/why-conservatives-find-life-more-meaningful-than-liberals/566105/
It seems that the more ”woke” you think you are, the less tolerant you actually are to the views of others.
As much as I bash Trump here openly, I am not a ”Liberal”.
I love guns and I am pro-life. I am also pro-justice and equity including the BlackLivesMatter movement.
As much as I bash Trump here openly, I am not a ”Liberal”.
I love guns and I am pro-life. I am also pro-justice and equity including the BlackLivesMatter movement.
I am happily ”unwoke” and I married someone who shares a similar outlook to life. We have no conflicts because we don't take extreme views of things in life. We like to allow people express their beliefs and we avoid them if they are in conflict with ours.
I am Catholic and Edo. My wife is Methodist and Fanti. We had a common understanding that we will keep our churches and let our kids decide which of them they will grow up in. Religion is also not a source of conflict as my wife comes from a family of people with several faiths.
When people were surprised that white women didn't vote for Hillary, I don't think they took into consideration the nature of Conservative marriages. I had a feeling Hillary would lose the day my very evangelical sister said she was not sure she would vote for her.
This election is different. She doesn't want Trump and she trusts Biden who is Catholic. I see a lot of similar sentiment as well and maybe that is why Trump is worried. All of this doesn't have to do with the activism of the BlackLivesMatter movement but a different calculus.
I think there is a gross misunderstanding of those on the extreme left of conservatism and overestimation of the importance of ”wokeness” or themselves which borders on delusion. You cant change people by shouting at them.
When you don't allow room for nuance and keep thinking the other side ”doesn't get it, ” the truth is that you don't get anything at all. Humans are wired to be in comfort zones. Causing discomfort or dissonance doesn't change the beliefs of people, it only entrenches them.
There is a strong tendency towards selfishness and individualism on the left even when people profess collectivist or selfless views. Most of it is sometimes performative to gain acceptance or even dominance of a group. The high divorce rates amongst my liberal friends is telling
I have also seen that they are not the most likely to keep in touch. They find you when they need you. My conservative friends are almost always in touch with their friends and community.
It is a true paradox.
It is a true paradox.
Many of my liberal people wear failed relationships as a badge of honor and acknowledgment of their rights. It makes them happy. I am happy that they are happy but I think humans function better and live longer with lasting relationships.
