I am a moderate Democrat with an Independent partner (who nominally has supported Donald Trump)- and a vociferous, Left-leaning family (who think Donald Trump and his supporters are evil). At times over the last six years I've had bruising conflicts with my partner but also felt increasingly alienated from my Left-leaning family and friends and the way they have judged others whose politics differ from theirs. I love them all- but this is hard. I feel trapped, caught in the middle, and mystified. I have found practical guidance and solace from Dr. Jeanne Safer and all those she interviewed via this podcast and her book. I have implemented all these strategies and things have improved. Love has flourished. It's still kind of hard. I admire the couples and friends in the podcast for being who they are and for rising above the partisan fray, as I am doing. I am forever grateful for Dr. Safer's book, which I have read and re-read. The podcast is particularly beautiful and poignant because you hear the friends and partners telling their own stories. So many thanks.

Every single American ought to listening to this. Loved the various types of relationships chosen to be presented. Well crafted. The points made are functional for all relationship types and conflict topics, not only marital and political. Quick and easy listen - great for subway rides! Thank you for creating content on such a necessary topic to be addressed in today’s America. Excited to read the book!

Hearing the stories of the friends and couples that differ politically has been incredibly helpful. The way their differences are dealt with and the love and respect they still have for each other is enlightening. Love this podcast! Thank you for all you’ve done.

If everyone would take a moment to listen to this podcast I truly believe the world would be a nicer place to live, especially in the United States during this election time.

I love listening to the stories. There is someone very close to me that we do not see eye to eye on politics and I still care for that person. At the end of the day I feel that nobody will ever undertand if they have not walked in that person's shoes. Everyone has a story and as an immigrant that came to this country at a young age I have worked really hard to get to where I am. I will continue to voice my opinion when it deals with minorities and discrimantion and the people on the right side will never understand. This country is lacking empathy and the current commander in chief does not have it as well as his followers.

The woman leading the podcast seems to simply want to promote her book. The conversations are between two privileged people who simply agree to just not talk to the other about politics. There is no real solution. The people literally just agree that they “see where the other is coming from” and stop taking to each other. That is not realistic for people who have to be political to preserve their lifestyle or even maintain their existence in the world. Also, Brittany in one of the episodes said she doesn’t talk about politics cause it’s just not her. How privileged, you can choose to ignore political action that is harming many people in our country. And Emily worrying about people thinking poorly or her and her husband- so privileged. Over it.

Listening to this, I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who has friends with different political leanings and that we can get along despite our differences. These are short and easy to listen to. They don’t go deep, so if you’re looking for deep digging, you’re not going to find it here. So, get out of your echo chamber and listen. You might learn how to be human again.

I’ve been having these types of conversations with loved ones and it’s difficult to ‘reach across the border’. This podcast is inspiring me to be more empathetic to those whose beliefs I thoroughly disagree with, at the end of the day we have our own lived experiences that lead us to believe in a certain thing.

I don’t agree that not talking about the things that effect people’s daily lives is a healthy way to resolve things. If you’re married to a guy who supports a homophobic, sexist, racist, xenophobic politician or policy you’re not just going to be like “oh he’s a non-empathetic bigot but I don’t care because I love him!” No. Same with friendships. How do we navigate friendships when one friend is Black and the other supports a president who is a white supremacists? These stories are a bit too neat

Refreshing podcast! In our politically polarized environment, it's relieving to know there are other diverse relationships out there where people fiercely disagree, but grow stronger knowing that love is the glue holding everything together. Can't wait to read the book.

Another worthwhile episode reflecting on the great opinionated divide that's all the rage these days.

So interesting and helpful to hear others talk through their experiences. Looking forward to more. Only critique is audio is a little low for listening in noisy places.

Listened to Carlos and Nancy and 100% related to it! But I was disappointed, after reflecting on the episode. We didn’t hear HOW they resolved it-basically we hear she “got over it” and “now has empathy.” What does that mean? And what did Carlos do to improve himself? Most of what he says is defensive. Nancy is very conciliatory and complimentary of him, but it takes two. I also got the sense that this was mostly about one argument they’d had on election night. For those of us in this situation it was not one argument where we remember feeling the anger, resentment, and sadness. It’s daily existence.

I had so many moments of fear & doubt in my own marriage during the 2016 election. I love my husband, but I hate his politics and he feeling is mutual. We have agreed to disagree, but it is so nice to hear how other couple negotiate their political differences.

Harry & Allan segment illustrates the challenges faced by Republicans living and working in Manhattan. Happily they have managed to maintain their friendship despite their differences, and this is a tribute to both.

It is so refreshing to hear people who disagree over politics say they love and respect each other instead of hurling insults. RGB and Scalia forged a friendship across the political aisle. So it can be done. I hope Macmillan sends a copy of this book (or at least a link to the podcasts) to every member of Congress and the President.

I was intrigued by this podcast, but I felt disappointed y the first episode. I felt like it was kind of shallow and didn’t really ask deep or hard questions about how the couple reconciled their differences. Carlos never actually explained why he voted for Trump and Nancy never explained why she became okay with it. They brought up that Nancy asked how he was okay with someone being disrespectful to women and they never go into how they actually resolved that besides avoiding the topic, which isn’t very satisfying. Well produced show through.

Worth the listen

Perfect timing as I am just patching up a major political blow out with my best friend of 40+ years. Maintaining a friendship while staying true to your values is quite a trick in this political climate. Welcome advice

What a fabulous podcast! The mixing of politics and love is more rampant in our everyday world than we think it to be, especially now when the political climate is so volatile. How refreshing to see couples on different sides of the political fence that can still lead a loving and joyous relationship. I look forward to the podcast series to enrich my perspective on how couples have overcome the societal belief that opposing political views is a deal breaker. Personally, it is the heart that decides with whom a person falls in love with. Everything else is secondary so long as there exists an alignment of core values, the union abounds with respect and boundaries are established from the onset. My heartfelt thanks to the author for bringing this most interesting subject to the limelight.

Amazing!

Why I am listening this being a Chinese

to have found your pod

Very unique concept for a podcast and super insightful conversation! Love it

Loved the first episode! Definitely a conversation we need to all be having and listening to. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the season!

We talk so much about polarization in politics today that it's easy to tune out and think that's just the way of the world. We talk a lot less about bridging divides, which makes I Love You But I Hate Your Politics so needed and so valuable. The host Jeanne Safer proves with each of her interviews how love can truly be a higher law.

Great idea for a show, can’t wait for the first episode

Can't wait to listen!

We definitely need shows to bridge the gaps and so happy to see this is coming! will definitely listen!