When you’re looking for love, the advice is often to find someone who shares the same interests as you. But life and love aren’t always that straightforward and sometimes you may find yourself falling for someone who is very different to you. But having different personalities, hobbies, or beliefs doesn’t mean your relationship can’t thrive.
All relationships need work to make them successful and if you and your partner are very different to one another try to celebrate and enjoy the things that make you different rather than attempting to be more alike.
Although it’s natural to want to spend time together, make sure you allow space and time to enjoy your own hobbies too. If your partner really has no interest in the things you enjoy doing, don’t try and force your interests onto them. Equally, don’t give up the things you love just because your partner doesn’t enjoy them – this will just lead to resentful feelings further into your relationship.
It’s said that you should never talk about religion or politics at a dinner party but if you live with a partner who has different religious or political beliefs, it will be difficult to avoid these topics arising in daily conversations. While you may have dissimilar views and perhaps enjoy debating different subjects, try not to let discussions turn into arguments. It’s often best to agree to disagree, rather than trying to convert your partner to your own way of thinking.
So while you may be very different to your partner, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a loving and fulfilling relationship. In fact, you may find that your differences are what make your relationship more exciting.
