Well, I married a self-described "New Deal Democrat" who was, until that near-death experience in 2001, a professional musician... and it made for some interesting dialogues, debates, and diatribes around the Backhoe household.
I always had certain things in my favor, however- my wife's family were small business people, and so was she for a time in the Eighties, so she knew there was no such thing as a free ride or "free" stuff from the government. And she always had a clear concept of right versus wrong, and the importance of honesty and truth. I usually finished any disputes ( and they were really few, and not rancorous ) with, "You know, you are more conservative than you realize..."
She finally registered to vote this year- as a Republican. Surprised me, truth be told.
**Grin**