Can Democrats and Republicans Find Lasting Love?

America's Love Doctor gives relationship advice to political junkies in love

Are you a Democrat or Republican in love with someone from another political party? Is it affecting your relationship? Are you wondering if you're ever going to agree to disagree? America's Love Doctor, Linda Olson, can help.

It's clear that love across the isle is possible; just look at such bi-partisan couples like Democratic commentator for CNN's "The Situation Room" James Carville, and his wife Mary Matalin, a powerhouse Republican consultant. These two may have opposing world views outside of the home but according to Dr. Olson, it's what goes on inside that counts.

Below are a few tips from Olson on how even the most hard-lined Republicans and Democrats can work toward happiness together by making complex matters of the heart just a little more simple.

1. Try changing up the way you normally argue about hot button topics or what news channel to watch - new communication skills are the key to better relationships!
2. When you begin to communicate in a positive, workable way, your relationship with your lover, kids, and friends will begin move in a positive direction and become more pleasant.

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