Fete Lifestyle Magazine March 2025 - Art & Innovation Issue | Page 48

From Swipes to Stances

How Politics Became a Must-Have First-Date Conversation

BY TAMMI PICKLE

here was a time when

discussing politics on a first

date was considered taboo.

Today, however, it’s often one of the first topics people bring up when getting to know someone new. Why the shift? Political division is stronger than ever, and many people are now prioritizing finding a partner who shares their same beliefs. Here’s 9 reasons why politics has become such a major factor in dating.

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