Comments | charcoalfrost: Do opposites attract?

charcoalfrost

Do opposites attract?

Apr 20, 2005 21:02

I was pondering this very thought as I sat through my two hour Finance class today. My boyfriend and I are SO different, with barely anything in common, except the fact that we heart each other. I am very straight-laced, academically-oriented, love everything pop culture, not too much of a risk-taker, messy and an only child. Wing is the last of ( Read more... )

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pandora_nervosa April 21 2005, 03:11:19 UTC

How sweet! ~sniffle~

I think you guys do attract as opposites because you balance each other. You are the flip-side of the coin from each other and that works for you.

Husband and I have a lot in common, but we've also taught each other new things. We are both avid readers (1st husband never touched a book). He's also not afraid to try new things: I introduced him to Stephanie Plum (he's read each book twice), Harry Potter and Harry Dresden and he's introduced me to the Wheel of Time series and Drizzt (sci-fi). We like the same television shows (The Shield, Survivor, ER) and he doesn't mind that I'm a huge nerd. He doesn't understand my obsession with Snape, but doesn't mind my obsession with Spike. He's funny but also very moody. I've had to learn to deal with an emotional man (as 1st husband had the emotional capacity of a teaspoon). It hasn't been easy, but then love never is.

Hey S duchess01 April 21 2005, 04:17:19 UTC

Is that the same boy you were with in the Revlon R/W last May? Just curious. :D Yes, opposites do indeed attract as evidenced by my 13th anniversary coming up on Monday. Glad he's treating you right. ;)

Kiss, kiss

Re: Hey S kahluak April 21 2005, 05:08:16 UTC

No no, not the same guy. Keep up, JL! ROTF! j/k

Re: Hey S charcoalfrost April 21 2005, 13:56:02 UTC

Hahahah. Hi Jennie! You missed the entire thread that it's definitely NOT the same guy. Totally different (and thank God).

kahluak April 21 2005, 05:10:07 UTC

Shirley, I'm really glad this one's treating you well, and not having to make you buy him a burger from Mickey D's.

As for opposites attracting, I think that when it comes to interests, it doesn't bother me if we're opposites, but in terms of outlook on things, I think it's important to be on the same page about that stuff.

duchess4urheart April 21 2005, 14:05:53 UTC

Hi Shirley!

I haven't been on the BB much lately, so (like Jennie) I missed the new boyfriend thread.

Do you mind if I friend you?

This is Gabby (Countess Lochordan) btw...

charcoalfrost April 21 2005, 14:19:08 UTC

Hi Gabby! Of course. I'll add you to my friend list now. =)

stacyllw April 21 2005, 14:14:36 UTC

C and I don't agree on everything and we have a lot of different interests. But I do think it's important to agree on some big issues. For us, it's important that we share the same religion. It's impt that we agree on how to raise our boys. We agree on most political/social issues. We agree on how to treat each other. We rarely agree on personal preferences regarding books, tv shows, movies, food, self-discipline (LOL...he's very motivated and disciplined, and task oriented and I am inherently laid-back--read as lazy), and many more.

However, truly, I think the most important thing is to be friends. To not only love each other, but to like and respect each other. I can honestly say that after almost 14 years (11 years marriage in June, 3 years dating prior) of being together, C is the person I would pick to go to Target with. (LOL) He's truly my best friend. We have fun hanging out together, whether it's walking around Target, taking a walk through our neighborhood, hanging out at home, etc. We don't have all the same ( ... )