The United States is eagerly awaiting the results of the presidential election to determine whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will become the next president. The voting process wrapped up on November 5, and the nation is now in suspense, awaiting the results. As expected, social media is buzzing with posts related to the event, but one post in particular has caught the attention of many.
A 26-year-old woman shared a surprising dilemma on Reddit. She expressed her desire to break off her engagement with her fiancé after he decided not to vote in the election.
What Did the Woman Say?
In her post, the woman (26) stated, “My (26f) fiancé (26m) isn’t planning on voting for the US Presidential elections. I am having a moral crisis. Is ending our engagement over this dramatic?” She went on to explain the situation further.
She and her fiancé live in Florida, where he decided to skip voting because he felt neither of the presidential candidates were appealing. She mentioned that they generally share similar political views, making his indifference toward voting even more perplexing. “And our political views are pretty similar. So I don’t understand why he is so nonchalant about skipping this vote,” she added.
How Did Social Media React?
The post sparked a divide on Reddit. Some users supported the woman’s feelings, while others argued that voting is a personal decision and should not influence a relationship.
One Redditor commented, “You don’t control his actions, behaviors, or choices – only your own. If it is this important to you to be with someone who votes and he does not want to vote, then you should break up with him.” They also added, “If he did vote, and voted in the opposite way to you, would that be OK, since at least he voted?”
Another user agreed, saying, “For me, it would be a deal breaker.” Yet another asked, “But if he votes, and doesn’t vote for your preferred candidate, would you be equally upset and still not marry him?”
One Redditor provided a contrasting view, saying, “This is an awful idea. If you don’t share core values then break up. You can explain why it’s important to you, but you can’t change him.”
The Candidates’ Stances
In this high-stakes race, Kamala Harris has championed the themes of unity and hope, promising a “fresh start” for the country under her leadership. On the other hand, Donald Trump has focused on economic recovery and cautioned against a future under Democratic control.