Woman considers calling off engagement after fiance refuses to vote in US elections

Last updated:Nov 6, 2024 6:19 PM IST

She expressed concern about possible changes in legislation that could jeopardize her rights. “I am terrified of a future that limits our rights even more,” she confided.

The fiancée’s refusal to vote could end the engagement. (Representative image)

In the run-up to the 2024 US presidential election, millions of Americans were preparing to cast their votes. But for one young couple, the election led to a deeply personal dilemma that could even end their relationship. A post on Reddit from a 26-year-old engaged woman has sparked debate when she asked whether it is reasonable to end an engagement just because the fiancée doesn’t want to vote. The woman, who was due to get married in four months, was frustrated and angry about her fiancé’s position as the elections approached.

“My fiancée has no intention of voting,” the user revealed, explaining that the fiancée is disappointed in what he considers to be a deeply flawed bipolar system. “Both candidates are worthless,” he argues, explaining that from his perspective there is little difference. between the given choices.

This position is very different from the sense of responsibility and need for action within the OP. Her comments came as a woman living in Florida, a state whose elections are notoriously controversial and often hotly contested. She expressed concern about possible changes in legislation that could jeopardize her rights. “I am terrified of a future that limits our rights even more,” she confided.

“I’m considering giving him an ultimatum, which feels really awful,” the user added.

The issue has become a moral and emotional disaster for her and can only continue with the man and a relationship if he votes. “If he doesn’t vote, I feel like I can’t in good conscience marry him,” she wrote.

Some of them sparked a debate on the social media platform and supported the woman’s choice, while others said voting is an individual decision and should not hinder marriage.

One user commented: “You have no control over his actions, behavior or choices – only yours. If it’s that important to you to be with someone who votes and he doesn’t want to vote, then you should break up with him. (If he voted, and voted in the opposite direction as you, would that be okay, since at least he voted?) You can end a relationship for any reason.

Another user added: “100%. And if you need any confirmation… I would break it off with someone who wouldn’t vote for president. ESPECIALLY when someone like Trump is running. Difficult no.”

One user said: “It doesn’t even have to be an ultimatum. Your values ​​don’t match, so you don’t want to be with him. No harm, no foul.”

A user further suggested: “Why give him an ultimatum? He’s already said he’s not going to vote, so you know his position. When people show you who they are, believe them. Don’t waste your time trying to change people, it doesn’t work that way. If not voting is a deal breaker, end the relationship immediately.”

Donald Trump returned to the White House after a major victory against Kamala Harris in the US elections. Trump, 78, will become the oldest person to be elected US president.