More than one-third of Americans report having ended a relationship over political differences, according to recent research – and experts say those divisions may also be straining some marriages.Some high-profile couples, including Democratic strategist James Carville and his wife, Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, have remained together despite their differing views – but experts say navigating those differences isn't always easy.Dr.Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, said she has counseled couples on different sides of the political aisle.'QUIET QUITTING' COULD SILENTLY DESTROY YOUR MARRIAGE – 4 WAYS TO BRING THE SPARK BACK"A lot of couples come in and they want to work on communication, and politics can come up in our sessions," Elton, author of "The Formula of Desire," told Fox News Digital."I work with a number of couples who are in this place where they have a family, they have kids, but they can't talk about politics."More than one-third of Americans report having ended a relationship over political differences, according to recent research.
(iStock)For many singles, Elton said, political compatibility is now something they consider early in the dating process.WHY COUPLES SHOULD FLIRT WITH EACH OTHER EVERY DAY – PLUS THE 'RED FLAG' TO AVOIDShe referenced a recent study that found younger adults tend to make assumptions about religion, gender roles, empathy and other characteristics based on political affiliation."So, before you get to know the person, you’ve already created this assumption of who this person is."Younger daters are more likely to choose who they want to date based on political affiliation, experts say.(iStock)"I've definitely been hearing from my younger clients who are saying, ‘I want to know which political party this person belongs to, and then I'll see if I want to even be going on a date and wasting my time with this person.’"COMMON MARRIAGE HABIT COUL...