Americans Are Breaking Up Over Politics [Video]

Politics is dividing America in the polls, but it also has implications for our dating lives.

According to a new 5,000-person survey from Oddspedia, one in six Americans has ended or considered ending a relationship because of political differences.

Meanwhile, over half outright refused to date someone with opposing political views.

Despite the fact that politics can play such a major role in building or ending a relationship, three-fourths of Americans said discussing politics should be entirely avoided on a first date.

How Americans view politics in dating also differs by gender as well.

The report found men were more likely to view politically informed dates negatively, while women saw this as a pro. Men associated politically informed partners as more cynical and elitist, while women saw it as sexier and more compassionate and tolerant.

Still, a third of those surveyed said it was a dealbreaker if their partner was apolitical and had no opinions on …