How important is it to share the similiar interest as your lover?

Wounded man: How important is it to share the similiar interest as your lover?
How important is it to share the similiar interest as your lover? Do you think relationships work out better with people of different personalities or similar personalities? Becasue my gf is way different than I am, were not even into the same things, which really sacres me at times, when i think of the future, becasue we are really happy when were with eachother. But then I see the other sides of ther which I really cant stand, and makes me really mad at times. What do u think?

Answers and Views:

Answer by corky
My husband an I are total opposites! He is a nerd, I am a jock! I like reality tv, he likes sci-fi! I like it, because you can learn about something you wouldn’t have looked at on your own.

Answer by Thomas
I am conservative and my Ex was a jew,

It didnt work out

lol

Answer by za
i just want to tell you that opposite attracts
dont worry about that
you will have to put some interest on what she likes and she have to put interest on what you like. in this way you guys will learn to understand each other better

Answer by RAWRhopeRAWR
my boyfriend and i have been together for 6 months, never been in a fight, and were complete opposites. you have to have SOME things in common, but dont have to have many.
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Answer by Patricia M
You don’t need to be the SAME, just have a few things in common, AS LONG AS YOU TAKE AN INTEREST IN YOUR PARTNERS HOBBIES.

Answer by Bec
well if it is working out at the moment i dont see why it wont in the future? Different people have different things in common, and i think if you have one or two things that you enjoy doing together then you will be fine 🙂 you need time for your self as well as a couple, so its important that you have seperate interests too i think 🙂 If there is love and chemistry then i think you will be just fine 🙂 You both have your friends as well im sure 🙂 You are fulfilled in different areas by different people and different things 🙂

Answer by Henry
I think relationships can work out both ways, all it takes is commitment!

Anyway, the thing is many people feel uncomfortable when with people of different interest. This is normal as people want something common that they can relate to when with someone, makes them feel close, like they’re part of the community, like family. However, common interest makes only a small part of a good relationship, so why rely solely on that?

Another thing, having different interest isn’t all that bad, but in fact, its good for a relationship! Take for example, if you actually try to understand or commit yourself to an interests of hers which she knows you’re not very interested about, then it only shows how much you care about her, and maybe in return she’ll do the same!

This process of give and take is what keeps relationships alive! Its shows love and commitment! And if she has an interest which you really can’t stand, just tell her! Honesty is also an important element of a good relationship!