Just wondering about what people think about having differing opinions to loved ones / partners on issues that you hold dear ?

For example, recently I had a discussion with my partner – it was about hare coursing (the so called ‘sport’ that sets up a situation where a dog chases a rabbit / hare until it kills it – its considered a sport in some countries – and the Irish government give licences for it freely – horrible as far as Im concerned )

I was saying what a disgusting sport it was to my partner, as the topic came up on the news – the poor animals, the poor innocent hare being chased down, and people watching for entertainment, is pure disgusting in my book.

I asked his opinion, and it was ”well I wouldnt be into it myself, but I dont find it that bad, as the hare population is out of control, and lots of farmers want rid of them. ”

My gut reaction inside is – what a bloody idiot my partner is !! How can’t he see that it is morally wrong to do this, and hence, from that – how can I even be with you, as I value animals so highly, and you dont even want to committ to an opinion. I felt anger rise !! I tried to reason with him – I said ” but people bet on it and its so appaling, to use that for entertainment” – he just replied that he had never really thought of it much, but that he just dosent think it’s that wrong.

My predicament is – is his opinion and mine too different. Personally I think standing on the threshold, and not having an opinion is a cop out ! And it annoys me greatly that he does not find such an ‘activity’ offensive. (it’s not like having a different opinion on the colour of the wallpaper – but something important)

So it just made me think – when are opinions too different ? Or should we just tollerate others opinions and respect their opinions even if we think they are wrong, and just let them be.

Just wondering how and if others have had the same predicament.

Barbs.