A matter of interest
By VenomSingh
@VenomSingh (165)
India
September 24, 2008 6:12am CST
It happens many times in a relationship that the two partners are not just able to cope with the others ones interest, because a thing, that is interest for one, may be totally repelling to the other. It then leads to quarrels.
My opinion is, that in a relationship we must try to keep our partner happy, and for that if we just try a little and respond to them in their area of interest, then that'll make the world a happier place.
Or should one stick to his/her own interests.....
What do you think....
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3 responses
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
25 Sep 08
I think it all amounts to a bit of give and take. I've been married 29 years, and my husband and I both have totally different interests. I love reading and writing, he loves computers - but he's also played golf, scuba dived, fished, played football, etc., and I've never done any of those things. We're happy pursuing our own interests, and it doesn't interfere with our relationship in any way. I don't think there's any point trying to pretend to enjoy our partner's interests - far better to find a couple of things you DO enjoy doing together, and allowing the other partner to satisfy their interests in their spare time, too. Then everyone's happy!
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
25 Sep 08
No, that doesn't sound very fair, Venom. Your girlfriend should be respectful to you, and listen when you try telling her about your interests and hobbies. I'm glad you are good enough to listen to her - and she should take a leaf out of your book and show respect as well. Good luck!
@VenomSingh (165)
• India
25 Sep 08
I never want to interfere... Still if I respect her interests and hear her out on that but she doesnt, and gets annoyed whenever i suggest something that interests me, then thats not fair.. is it?
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
24 Sep 08
[i]Hi Venom,
ONe should be flexible really to have a smooth and wonderful relationship with other people especially with partners...it's nice to be open-minded about it and we should be willing to go out from our comfort zones and tries to learn new things!
With this, I know every relationship will succeed! And this is what we call teamwork and partnership![/i]
