Opposites attract.

Hi Lore2009, In any relationship there has to be more compatibility than difference. Opposites in a relationship can be exciting for awhile, but in the long run, compatibility with commitment will help the relationship thrive on a health path. If the couple is committed to working through their difference they will he happier with each other and accept each others differences.

If both parties are open minded this can be a good mix, two sides of the coin so to speak. But if one or both are closed it will only lead to bad feelings on both sides.

i think it is... my hubby and i are the total opposite and that is what attracted us together... even though it is hard and there are lots of things we have to learn to accept and compromise from each other, but that is what make our marriage life full of flavors and colors... imagine how dull it will be if we have to share our lives with the person who are the same like us... that's why in the Bible God says hubby and wife should complement each other... complement means filling up for each other which make the married life richer and more fulfilling... take care and have a nice day...

I know for a fact that opposites do attract. I do agree thpopugh that they don't always work out all that well. But I have proof that sometimes they do. My husband and I are opposites on multiple things. He's quiet and keeps his temper in check while me on the other hand are the exact opposite of him. I am loud and I have only a little contol over my temper. My daughter is the same. She recently just got married to a guy that is the opposite of her in many ways as well. Not saying that all relationships work that are opposites but if the love is there than you find a way to work through the differences without changing each other.

Hi Lore. Yes I think Opposites do attract but like you said I don't think the relationships can last for too long. I thank God that I have a great husband that thinks most of the time as I do or visea versa I think like him. We have a great relationship. Most of the men I have had in my life were opposite of me and we never got along for too long.

Hi I completely I agree with you. I wonder what kind of gender would match better lol. The boys always has different likes from the girls and vice versa. I'm observing all the wives and husbands in this household of my father, it is very lame to imagine how they met each other because they aren't getting along so well. I pity those who are set aside and I'm hating who is dominant.

I think that done opposite traits can be attractive because they compliment and balance eachother, but ultimitely it's the commonalities that make a relationship.

I agree. opposites do attract but it doesn't mean that the relationship with the opposites will work out. Though I think relationships with opposites will give more spark and adventure than the alternative. For my friends, usually we're not opposites, or rather we have more commonalities than opposites. I guess that's what makes us great friends. As for my boyfriend, we're more opposite than alike, but we're working out fine. The ticket here is to learn how to love the difference. :)

hello lore2009! yes, i believe that opposites attract. It has been proven by science so it must be true, lol. Relationships of opposites can be a struggle and challenging, but it's not impossible. For those who knows how, relationships with opposites can be quite fun and will keep the fire burning long before the light of love for those who are compatible, have long burnt out. Relationships of opposites just must have tons of respect for one another to be able to live with each other or to make the relationship work out. First of all, the attraction had been stimulated by the opposing characteristics. We get attracted to someone because they're our complete opposite and throughout the relationships, if these traits change or would become similar to ours, the novelty of it will also wear off and maybe the attraction too in the long run. well anyway, that would be another topic for discussion, lol.

I often believed that like hung with like but then you cannot have to passive and two aggressive in a relationship. As one has to be a bit more decisive as imagine both wanted to be head strong. I too do not believe it will work. My boyfriend and I certainly want the same things in life and are quite similar in many aspects. However if we dig deep to see who we really are I believe we are two different thinkers. But at the end of the day we come up with the same idea, shhh.. I think he just gives in. LOL

Lore, studies on trait differences like you had with your boyfriend were conducted on a Science channel. You will be impressed by the findings, as girls who had considerable changes in traits and genes would sniff men's jackets and get attracted to the ones having quite different gene pools. It really works for couples, as they can compensate for each others behaviors, and gradually but eventually such couples can become more perfect in what they do by feedback that is the opposite of what they would choose. You've taken a really good choice and your future with him will be bright.

I think exercise self-acceptance is difficult, but more difficult is that of accepting the other side of you ... told me, small, "mom, the only qualities of men, and so I tried to make, infinitely tolerant effrontery fads and some for as many as a little out there, they discovered. Instead, many were quick to label me a failure by many, even thought my list of qualities is much longer ... I do not know, do not think there recipes (by the way of similarity or contrast), I think eventually in love as in friendship, your destiny, who is writing his remains will stay with you, whatever, forever.