Political Party Dating Tips

I don't like to talk about politics when doing sales.  But I had a moment the other day and decided to write down my thoughts...Food for thought anyway.
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The relationship between yourself and your political party needs to be considered a long-term relationship of mutual respect, understanding and trust.  Similar to the relationship you have with your spouse.  In order for a relationship to become long term, you have to have wholly accepted the other person for their failures, flaws and weaknesses; support their dreams and aspirations and adore their strengths and triumphs.

When choosing your political alliance in these economic times, consider the following scenarios as if you were searching for a life mate, someone to help you succeed; someone to build your life, your dreams and most importantly, your family around.  You have the choice of three potential partners, all relatively deserving of your commitment to them, as is always the case though, it is your choice and your choice alone who you end up with.

Potential Life Mate One:

The best looking of the bunch – although you can tell he used to be stronger.  The problem with the good looks is he is high maintenance.  This guy is well spoken, successful, charming, sometimes even seen as heroic; and well, his parents are rich!  He’s not the type of guy who causes conflict or even stops conflicts that are happening around him for that matter.  He simply does his best to tell you who is responsible for the mistake that caused the conflict; and then repeatedly promises to put an end to it.  When you talk about moving in together he is excited.  Once you move in; he lets you know about the lobby use, elevator use, fridge use and balcony use taxes you owe, but rest assured there is only a small fine for the ‘I love Canada!’ keychain that holds you key to building, not being bilingual.

Potential Life Mate Two: 

This lady is funny, topical and packaged nicely.  This woman says all the right things and makes you feel good inside.  Every time you need something material she tells you as soon as you’re married to her, she will pay for everything.  She doesn’t make a lot of money, but for some reason, you want to believe that she will be able to financially support your future family.  She’s youthful and rebellious – when most people say black – she says white!  There is something mesmerizing about watching her work, something that sucks you in and makes you want to stay.  One day your mother calls you after opening her paycheque.  She has discovered that even more money has been taken off her cheque that month.  You instantly open yours and discover the same thing.  

Your new fling comes home and you tell her what happened, she replies, ‘Oh, I know, I negotiated to have a percentage taken off each of your family members cheques to fund all those promises I made you a few months ago.  Don’t worry; it’s in everyone’s best interest.’

Potential Life Mate Three: 

The first thing you notice about this date is their commitment to their family and their strong work ethic. The date doesn’t have as much sex appeal as the other two.  This potential life mate is a stable person and you find yourself sometimes craving the excitement that the other two dates brought to your life.  This person is willing to lend a hand to someone in need and help get them on their feet – which you admire, but you see they have limits and refuse to be another person’s crutch.  This date encourages you to be stronger and follow your dreams while insisting hard work is rewarded.  You don’t always hear what you want to hear from this date, but there is something about the no-nonsense wisdom that makes you have this unique respect and admiration for them.  When you ask about the future, there is no sugar coating, but somehow their response is more optimistic than had they told they would make is easy for you regardless of your personal effort.

When choosing your political affiliation, remember that the search will be endless if you look for ‘the perfect party’ just as it would be if you looked for ‘the perfect partner’ as your life mate.  Of course, you will disagree on some minor issues.  The things you need to ensure you won’t disagree on are that you both want what is best for you, your family and the community around you.