Romance is in the air on Valentine’s Day, as new relationships are formed and vows are renewed. We take a look at the top-tips for loving, healthy relationships as the political parties seek to woo voters in an election year.
For both main parties, not trusting what they say as a voter or even as a party member, has thrown the voting intentions of many into doubt. We are promised stability and change in equal measure. Yet many are looking at restored hope and aspiration, without that will they bother to turn out on election day?
1. TALK ABOUT HOW THINGS ARE GOING
Are you thinking of which party to vote for in the up-coming elections, or questioning your loyalties to the party you belong to? Communication is essential for all relationships including non-monogamous floating voters and casual relationships of first-time voters. You both need to know where you stand.
2. THERE’S NO ‘RIGHT’ WAY
There is no blueprint or ‘ideal’ relationship. Be honest and open about your expectations and how you see things progressing, before you get to the election and down the aisle of the polling stations. Once elected, check back in to make sure you’re both happy with where you are.
3 DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOURSELF FIRST
You shouldn’t put someone else’s needs before your own to the point where your needs aren’t being met. If someone asks too much of you, even in a relationship, it’s fair to say no and explain why. Every political relationship has their boundaries of what you do and don’t want to do for each other, you just need to figure out where the line is.
4 HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
At our heart is the deep desire for a healthy relationship between the parties and voters, and of government with young people. We are desperately seeking a democratic renewal with vows to stay together and not be taken for granted or ignored.
We take heart from our work in support of the British Youth Council and others, from the Votes At 16 campaign.
We have taken inspiration from work with Brook and their advice on personal relationships.
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