Whether it's politics or a sports team, dating the enemy is a real thing.

How do you purposely get along with someone who butts heads with you on these levels? Well, I guess it depends on how die-heart someone really is.

My mom will tell strangers that she tried to raise me right, but I love my New York teams. Yankees, Giants or Rangers, I don't know what it is, but I can't help it. Now I'm dating this Eagles fan and I couldn't believe I let this torture happen to me...

But, the reality is, even through the E-A-G-L-E-S and him telling me that the Eagles are going to win every Sunday, I love this man. Maybe, for some people, it could get annoying or start fights, but I know that he is just teasing. I know that the Eagles don't have any better shot than my Giants. Some weeks we just compromise by rooting against the Redskins and Cowboys together.

I know that I couldn't handle dating anyone who is too conservative because it goes against what I believe in. I value what I do and trying to be with someone who values the opposite would be difficult. Not impossible, but not for me. I know friends who deal with it by not discussing politics, and it works for them.

I guess what I'm saying is, love who you love and decide what you can handle. Everybody is different, so it just depends.