| | Is it necessary to have common interests?Page 3 of 4 (1, 2, 3, 4) | I don't believe it's as much of having common interests as excepting one another for the way they are, taking an interest in their way of living and thinking vise/versa. and both being able to compromise,
You often see two people to gether who were once as different as night and day.
Having somethings in common I believe helps to be the first building blocks towards a relationship. As long as two people are compatable.. | |
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| Is it necessary to have common interests?
Posted: 7/21/2007 7:21:28 PM | | Not so much common interests, but if a woman mentions something that she is interested in that gets me to react similiar to, "Oh wow! That's cool!" Then of course that will draw me to write to her and feel more eager towards her response. If she names off a long list of things I find boring or uninterested in, yeah, the lack of compatability will be a turn off. | |
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Posted: 7/21/2007 8:09:26 PM | Awwww, gee whiz....now ya done went and stirred up a memory.
"Common Interests"?
MY very mostest and bestest favor-itist "Common Interest Story" goes like this:
Back in the 90's construction sucked big time out here in CA, and being a Contractor, I was caught up in the BIG SQUEEZE of attempting to chase money that just wasn't there to be caught very easily. So I worked all the time....weekends meant nothing, nor did 14 hour days, 7 days aweek...I had a big ranch, and a BIG mortgage on it...a couple ex wives (oh my!!!) to pay ON TIME, 1 kid in private school, car payments, insurances, etc., etc., etc...
ANYWAY, my wifie-poo at the time was a stay at home wifie-poo...She took care of THE DETAILS, and also spent a lot of time playing with her horses. Which didn't bother me none, and anyway, I was too busy chasing bucks to be bothered much.
And our personal "together" time was cut back on pretty good being as how I was either out and about chasing them bucks, sittin' in my office at home doing office stuff, or on the phone scheduling jobs, chasing more bucks, or trying to get people to pay me the bucks I had already caught--- 'Cause they ain't YOUR'S
'till they is in your hand!!
And my little lady was rather unhappy that I was busy working all the time, and we didn't do a lot of stuff together...and she made mention of that quite often, and she said we didn't have enough in common anymore either---It was a CLASSIC Catch-22 for me...if I hung out with her more, we suffered financially, but if I worked enough to keep the wolve's at bay, we suffered in our relationship. It kinda sucked to be me at that point in time I can tell ya!!
In MY mind, what we had in COMMON at that particular juncture, was a desire/need to forge ahead above all else, pay the bills, and keep our lifestyle intact...but what do I know?
So....pretty much every evening when I dragged my butt home, and we sat down to a wonderful dinner (great cook she was!!), we would discuss what was happening out and about, and there at home....and without fail, she would tell me what Dr. Phil had talked about that day on his show, and in her mind it was very apparent that Dr. Phil was GOD!!!!
And I got to flat out hate the crap outta Dr. Phil, and that was without ever having seen the man!!! It seemed I was ALWAYS the A-Hole Extraordinaire in all things that were not quite right at home, according to Dr. Phil...
Then one day I came in early, which didn't happen very often...and the wife was out back playing with her horses. So instead of going straight to my office, I popped a beer, flopped down on my Lazy-Boy, and grabbed the T.V. Remote---I started flipping channels (it's a Guy Thing!), and watching several channels at once (another Guy Thing!!), and all of a sudden, I ran into....Dr. Phil!!!
THERE was that gOoFy sumbiach that was ruining my life...right there, in color, on the tube...so I watched him a few minutes, trying to gather information as to where he was, so I could go choke him to death...but at the same time, I was listening to what he was saying. And he was explaining to a couple sitting there, an unhappy couple as it were...well, mostly it was an unhappy WIFE he was trying to explain just why it was, that a couple....now get this:
"DIDN'T HAVE TO SPEND ALL THAT MUCH TIME TOGETHER, AND DIDN"T HAVE TO HAVE ALL THAT MUCH IN COMMON EITHER"!!!!
So I watched, jaw hanging, drooling a bit, as he went into details with those folks...And at the commercial break I ran outside; yelled to the wife to "hurry and come see"....
And when she got to where I was standing, I told her Dr. Phil was on, and he had a really interesting topic going...so I led her into the house, stopping to grab another beer of course, and sat back down, with Dr. Phil still rolling along...
And the wife was kinda standing off to my left, and behind me, so I couldn't see her face as Dr. Phil spoke...And then after about TWO minutes...I heard footsteps heading towards the kitchen on the hardwood...but Dr. Phil was still talking, so I was kinda confused....and I called to her:
"Hey, where ya goin' (figgerin' maybe she was gonna get me some chips...)?"
And she said....and I swear to the Good Lord, this is what she said:
"He doesn't know everything."
Then she was out the back door, and gone to the barn....
And we didn't last 6 months after that.
Point is, trust me, Dr. Phil says ya don't need all that much in common, so ya prolly don't. 
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Posted: 7/21/2007 8:12:45 PM | | I definitely go for some of the same common interests. However, it is great to learn new things and try new things. It is also great that you can have your own interests and do them without your S/O. | |
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Posted: 7/21/2007 8:23:09 PM | Umm,
Have you ever heard the expression "Doh!" before? I think it's made it into the most recent edition of Oxford. Basically, it means "holy crap, did I really say that out loud?? Sure hope not, 'cause if I did, people are gonna think I'm retarded."
Whaddaya think? Is this a question that could possibly elicit anything but a split vote, some saying yes, some saying no, in pretty much equal measures? And so, is it worth asking at all?
'doh' | |
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Posted: 7/21/2007 8:26:29 PM | Yes, let's all except one another.
If this is the level of ability to communicate, when we ostensibly speak the same language, is it any wonder we want to kill each other when different dialects are drawn into the mix?
'damn, how this tricky inglish language makes surtayn werds that mean nothin' like the one I'm tryin' ta say be spelt so much like 'em.' | |
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Posted: 9/19/2007 4:57:49 PM | | You need to have some things in common, and some things different. Nothing in common gives you nothing to fall back on when the initial chemistry wears off. Not enough differences gives too little stimulation to move in new directions together. It is not " either/or" people...it's "a bit of both" that is needed. | |
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Posted: 9/19/2007 5:10:21 PM | long live difference but at times some common ground is comfortable. Difference makes for adventure and challenge. Just like if one person enjoyed watching the Mariners and the other could not stand sports oh my what a challenge that would be. Or vastly difference music loves. Say I was a biker babe which I am not but enjoyed the company of a man who
would love the wide open spaces. Be open to adventure...... | |
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Posted: 9/19/2007 5:52:54 PM | | I appreciate common interests, they give us something to share past memories of. Hiking for example; "Have you ever been on such and such trail in the Rockies? No?? Well let me tell you about my trip back in the '90's..." Then your partner gets all excited and you're both inspired to go on some hiking adventure together and create new memories together. Things are much easier when you first meet and are getting to know someone and it turns out you've got something in common to relate about other than the usual small talk which can seem like 20 questions from a job interview. No, I don't want to be joined at the hip with anyone, and appreciate my time for other pursuits. If he has his own, excellent, it's all about balance! People who mould their lives around each other too closely might get sick of each other when nothing new can be brought into discussions. | |
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tmotts
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| Is it necessary to have common interests?
Posted: 9/19/2007 6:10:24 PM | I love to experience new things. Our passions and hobbies don't have to be the same, but if its important to him, and he wants me to share it with him, than I would. I am very adaptable and can have fun in almost any situation. Ideally, he would be willing to do the same for me. I wouldn't expect him to like everything I like, but if it were important to me, than hopefully he too would be willing to share with me.
I think more than anything your basic values and morals should be similar in order for the relationship to be peaceful and respectful. | |
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tmotts
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Posted: 9/19/2007 6:38:19 PM | Interesting thread with thoughtful comments.
Common interests is an important element in a balanced relationship. I think having a connection in a shared passion helps to unite a couple. I am a ski instructor during the winter months and would love to find a passionate skier play in the moguls with me. | |
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Viel
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| Is it necessary to have common interests?
Posted: 9/19/2007 6:53:25 PM | Boy, ummm, I've had it both ways. I dated someone where we had a lot in common, but I just didn't feel anything for him. Then, there was another guy I dated and we have nothing in common, infact we are opposites, but man, I was crazy for him.
I prefer having the chemistry. Yuk, dirty word. It then would be nice if both are willing to learn from each other. | |
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Posted: 9/20/2007 11:23:40 PM | | It is good to have some common interests. I find it easy to talk to a women who have some common interests as me but I also learn that each person will not have it all in common but have to learn to respect each other interests on the things they might not have in common. | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 6:09:47 AM | | With me, it's never been so much about sharing common interests as it is sharing common lifestyles. Hobbies and such can vary and is a way to show your individuality, and sharing them can often be fun, but isn't necessary. Lifestyles , however, to me is very necessary. For instance, I'm what some would call a "hick", I like the country, growing things, harvesting the fruits of that labor, etc. Most anything about "farm-type " life, and I'm there....whereas, I seriously doubt anyone who is a major "city lover" would be compatible with me. Don't get me wrong, I can live either place, but prefer the country and it's ways. That's why I rarely ever consider someone who is into a profession or lifestyle that requires alot of corporate business dinners or high-end functions. I'm just not comfortable in such situations. I would not fit into the type lifestyle those things require. | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 6:21:15 AM | Before I comment, what exactly is "dinning out" as one of the posters noted his interest to be? Is that like going out with pots and pans and big metal spoons and banging them like crazy?
Anyway, it is necessary to have common interests and no, adult humans are incapable of learning new interests. You should have EXACTLY THE SAME interests without a single variation or it will fail miserably. | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 6:21:23 AM | You have to have things in common to start
with but it is the differences that keep the
excitement going. I know that
I would lose interest if someone were a carbon
copy of me. | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 8:41:23 AM | | I think 2 people should have at least some common interests, but not necessary like all of the same things. Therefore both of them can learn from each other.For example, a man and a woman both like things A and B. The man likes things C and D. The woman likes things E and F. | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 8:42:29 AM | | I'm curently dating a man that is also a Capricorn as am I, that loves God, the Bible and also is a counselor for troubled young adults, two things that also interest me and that I admire.......... it definitely helps me to feel a stronger attachment for someone that has similar interests and goals, and I'm sure we will learn new things from each other as time goes on; | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 8:49:36 AM | I gave up trying to find someone who's interested in the same things I'm interested in so long ago, it's not even true anymore.
As long as you find each other attractive and don't have an y really serious personality clashes and can more or less tolerate each others' interests, points of view, etc., it's all good.
All the rest is just decoration. | |
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Posted: 9/21/2007 10:24:41 PM | | One thing I thought about with having common interests with a person is each person is going to have things they like and a person has to be theirself and not be something they are like. I mean it all starts with respect with a person's interests. Like my job as a Direct Care Assistiant some dont understand how I got into that field teaching adults how to used their basic skills but I love what I do. Think about this God didn't created everyone to be the same so somethings it is good to have common interests on but other times you might not share all the same things in common with a person. Like my brother and his wife they have been married for 7 years and they have some common interests on somethings but not on everything and they get along well. | |
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| Is it necessary to have common interests?
Posted: 10/15/2007 12:29:51 AM | | I think you should have common interests,and still keep the things you are already interested in or excell at. Just because your in a relationship,does'nt mean you have to sacrifice everything.I would'nt ask for someone to give up their goals and dreams,I would encourage them to keep pursuing them.And that would be returned to me as well,hopefully. | |
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