Americans’ ability to live together, quite literally, might depend on it.” One reason they are concerned is that there is a growing political gender divide, particularly among young Americans, with young men becoming more conservative and young women shifting left.įearing a “collapse of American marriage,” the Post recently editorialized that a “cultural shift might be necessary-one that views politics as a part of people’s identity but far from the most important part. The Washington Post editorial board is concerned that this isn’t happening enough. There are also many loving couples who get married despite significant differences. Sometimes things just don’t work out the way you might like them to, and it’s no one’s fault. I’ve known loving couples who were unable to tie the knot despite their affection for each other, because of disagreements about whether to have children or about religious conversion, or because of divergent professional aspirations. Serious relationships are full of practical concerns. This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter.