People Who Don't Seem to Belong Together

@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
September 19, 2007 1:40pm CST
Over the years I have seen millions of couples. Sometimes it just seems that two people are made for each other; but sometimes I think they don't seem to match in any way. Have you ever came across a couple and thought they were terribly mismatched? Do you think that sometimes these couples are happier than those who appear to be a perfect match?
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@winky73 (1404)
• United States
19 Sep 07
I'm sure that most everybody has seen those what appears to be complete missmatched couples. I'm not sure if they are happier....but something must be working.....or they would not be together. Now I can tell you from my own experience....that a what looks like a perfect matched couple.....doesn't always work well. My Ex and I seemed to be a perfect match....or at least that's what everybody always thought.....I guess we just looked good together.....but in reality that was not the case. Sometimes things are not what they appear to be....no matter how good they look and who knows.....maybe they see something in each other that we can't.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
I agree, winky, because we do not have access to the inner workings of other's minds. What is pleasing to one person might be just the opposite to someone else.
• Russian Federation
20 Sep 07
yeah you may be ment to be together but you need to understand ur selfs. you see the relation ships are always sweet at the start, when we are in a relationship, we do not bring out our real self, we always tend to impress our prtners, but it seems to be a different thing when we get in to it so deep, all we need is to know our partners before we get too committed peace
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
19 Sep 07
Well, they do say opposites attract but I don't think that's the case all of the time. I can't see Demi Moore with Ashton Kutcher. Now there is a strang match don't you think? My oldest daughter was with her boyfriend for 20 years and thankfully that ended but they were a strange couple to see. She's tall and good looking and he was short and ugly! lol...but they made me some great grandkids! I really can't say if a mismatched couple would be happier or not. I think it depends on the couple.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
Yes, ctry, I can think of quite a few celebrity couples that seem to be mismatched. I guess the very fact that they have such a high divorce rate is proof of that. It's nice that you got some great grandkids out of that deal, LOL.
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
20 Sep 07
Sometimes opposites attract because you tend to complement each other. You have more to share with each other. But then again, I hear a lot of people talk about wanting to find someone who they "have a lot in common with". So I don't think there's one definition of a "perfect match." You could be opposites or you could have a lot in common. That's because love can happen in either case. When there's love and a willingness to exert effort on both sides, it will work, whether you look good together or not.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
It seems to me, wisedragon, that having a relationship with someone who is very similar to yourself could be quite dull. That is why opposites attract. Each brings to the relationship a fresh outlook on things.
@mummymo (23706)
20 Sep 07
I totally agree with everything you said about these couples being happier than many others! I have came across a lot of couples who you just wouldn't think would even get along and they were so in love and so happy! I guess we all tick differently and these people have good relationships cos they allow each other to be themselves! xxx
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
Yes, mummymo, I can attest to the fact that relationships can be lots of fun when two people are very different. I would much rather have some fun and excitement than to be settled into a dull routine. After all, you must have something to look back on and remember with a few smiles once you grow older!
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
19 Sep 07
Hi there. I have seen and know a few couples that are married and have often wondered why they are together, these couples Im talking about have nothing in common, they fight and carry on, and I ask them why are they together and they have nothing to say... I guess they just love to fight each other, which is crazy if you ask me... I dont know about these couples being happier then those that seem to be a perfect match...
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
I have been there and done that, Nardz, and, believe me, it keeps one on an emotional roller coaster. Needless to say, my life has been anything but dull.(:
@msjigga (864)
• United States
19 Sep 07
Hi worldwise! I have noticed alot of couples that look like a complete mismatch and I would often say to myself. WOW How did He or She attract Him or Her. I know looks and appearance are not everything but I wonder how did they even connect or come in contact sometimes. My Dad always said opposites attract.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
Your dad really knew what he was talking about, msjigga. I have a history of relationships with my direct opposites, and there was never a dull moment in them, lol. I am the quiet, studious, introverted type; while I am attracted to the outgoing, extrovert. It can make for interesting relationships indeed!
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
22 Sep 07
Yes I have but I do not know if they are Happier I know some probably are My Ex Husband and I where the wrong match to but I stuck the Marriage for 21 years and then I couldn't anymore something gave me strength to stand up to him
@rosie_123 (6113)
20 Sep 07
Well when I met my partner, people always said that about us. I am tall and blonde and Northern European - very "controlled" and "together", and he is short and dark and South American. He drinks coffee - I loathe it! He goes to the gym a lot - I hate exercise! He loved dogs - I prefer cats! About the only thing we ostensibly had in common was the fact we both smoke like chimneys!! But I guess something must have been right as we have lived together over 20 years now - never a cross word, - people say we're the "happiest" couple they've ever met! So sometimes I guess opposites do attract!
• United States
20 Sep 07
Oh god yes!! I know a couple right now that are all wrong for each other.They make each other miserable along with everyone around them.I think it's the fear of being alone thats keeping them together.
• Canada
19 Sep 07
Hi again... I think you have made a great observation here. Yes, I have often wondered what lies beneath the outer appearance of some couple's connection. It is true that the 'glue' that holds their relationship together may not be evident to observers they obviously are there for reasons others do not understand. My view of people and their relationships is that we all connect for a reason, season or a lifetime because we are all students and teachers to each other. If inner resonances remain strong and aligned people stay together. If one or the other changes to the point that the lessons are learned or growth is faster or slower they may part ways. It is what makes life so endlessly fascinating..in my view anyway! Good talking points...take care. Raia
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Sep 07
Honestly, Perspectives, I have had reason to question my own sanity during a couple of relationships, but underneath all the volatility there was a genuine affection for one another. It is true that people sometimes grow apart, but the relationship has served its purpose if both parties leave having learned the lessons they needed to learn.
• India
20 Sep 07
Hi!Well, no 2 people are the same at any point of time. Life is all omewhere or other, a difference of opinion arises.But if a couple is terribly mismatched as you say, theymay appear happier, but it is for a very short period.to give an eg... how long would a gold-plated piece shine compared to an actual piece of gold? GOD BLESS!! www.creatingcolourfulfuture.com
@ssf12ster (488)
• India
20 Sep 07
yes it is true. it may be due to differences.come what may.but you go back to the same old.they will not learn.
• Pakistan
20 Sep 07
over the past years i havent come across millions of couples like you but i have seen many and it feels that they are made for each other and i also have seen many it feels that they are the perfect mismatch. the mystery is still unsolved for me. why perfect mismatch couples dont understand each other when its easy to understand. why they can not compromise on little things. why do they bring their ego in their family lives. why they think what ever they are doing is right. i am still unable to solve all these:)
• Russian Federation
20 Sep 07
well you see, when it comes to relationship one has to be very carefull of some stept to take, not to go into relationship ouy of pitty or infatuation for the other person. if you observe most of us youths do it for compensation. relationship is one thing that can me or rather tell on what your life is going to be like in future. it determines your person and mostly your joy. now in other sense, some are ment to be together but the mental aspect of them is not yet matured, they need to grow, so i tell you two things are involved, is either they are not ment to be together or they need to grow up
• Philippines
20 Sep 07
its base to both partners feelings, if they want to fight thier marriege over some trials.and decide to fix and go thru.anyway being meant for eachother,its realy hard to tell.becouse we dont have in control to any situation.sometimes people are fall inlove at the wrong time and in the wrong place.so they need to fall apart.