[Ragtime Cowgirl]

He got all emotional, said he hated politics and would agree to no longer vote if I would simply never bring up the subject to him again.

Take him up on it, Dutchgirl! There are many mixed marriages in the country. Your husband is admitting that you're right. He may come around on his own some day. You've obviously challenged him.

[Dutchgirl]

He's not admitting that I'm right. Admitting I am right would require him to renounce his family upbringing. He is only admitting that he is worn down. Earlier in the weekend, I discovered he had let his life insurance lapse, and I was on him like white on rice, demanding to know if he intended to leave me and our minor children at the mercy of the Social Security system, should the worst happen. He hates when I personalize my political arguments with him.

Conservatism is living and breathing to me, because it is tied up in my moral beleifs. God is not neutral, and if we would be like Him, we can't sit on the fence-especially on issues like abortion and family values. I feel a duty to my husband and family to try to avoid conflict in the home- and hubby is making an effort. I just don't know how much a bargain like this will cost me. I am one of those people who won't give their word unless they know they will keep it.

I know there are fellow FRepers who share this sense of honor, who are also passionate about their beliefs. Is it doable? Anyone else in a similar situation? He's not asking me to give up Free Republic or my beliefs, just keep politics out of the house.