Red Flags, Blue States: Dating Across America’s Political Divide.

Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode, Jen & Carolyn explore a topic that hits home for many: how intense political and ideological divisions in the United States are shaping the modern dating landscape. We’ll talk about how politics influences who we date, how couples navigate differences, and what it all means for relationships in an era of polarization.Garcia, J., & Gesselman, A. (2025). Singles in America: 14th Annual Study. The Kinsey Institute & Match.Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation. W.W. Norton & Company.American Survey Center (January 2025)AP VoteCast (November 2024, n=120,000+ voters)Trombetti, S. (Celebrity matchmaker, quoted May 2025)Pew Research Center (2022)