One of my friends commented this weekend that she couldn't believe DH and I ever got together originally. On paper, we are extremely different people -- he likes heavy metal (and thrash -- gag), and I like classical and some pop; he swears like a sailor (or a guy raised in the '80s), and I say things like, "Good heavens"; he's an adrenaline junkie (though somewhat tempered after three knee surgeries), and I'm uber-cautious (I was the one leaning into the raft on the rapids, not the one stretching ahead with my paddle); he tried all kind of recreational drugs and alcohol, and I've never even been buzzed (nor had more than a sip of beer, though I like margaritas and some blush wines); he's Mr. Sports (mostly basketball, tennis, hockey, and football), and I couldn't care less -- BUT we both enjoy family. We both find nature and being outdoors to be restorative and energizing. We both like to be with each other (from there, he likes to be with friends and I prefer to be alone, but still...). We both work from our home office, and spending hours a day together doesn't phase us. We both like to read (though I spend many more hours reading than he does).
In honor of his special day today, ha, here are some 'Chris in nature' pix that I've taken the past couple of years:
Well, that must be the right amount, as LJ won't let me upload any others ;)
Happy Tuesday! (How do you and your spouse/partner fit together, just out of curiosity? If you're single, what do you want in another person?)
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How do M and I fit together? We have some differences, of course. He's more of an extrovert; he loves flying helicopters (I tolerate being a passenger in a large one with a smooth ride); he likes to read science texts and literature (I'm a wordaholic); he's much more knowledgeable about science fiction. Our musical tastes are similar but not identical. We have similar values and a similar sense of humour.
45 is a good age ... for antiques ;o)
He's lucky to have landed you!
My husband and I are very much alike in many ways. We both like to read, mostly the same kind of books, and watch movies. He is the first person I have met who knew of and had read Asimov for instance. We are different in many ways but all our basic values and beliefs are the same. We generally agree on how to raise oru children, politics, religion and how to prioritise money. And when we hardly ever disagree on those topics, then the rest usually works out.
Aside from that, we converge on religious ideas, education, books, er, moving (sigh), and the Importance of Being a Writer (um, even if you don't make much money at it). He has a slightly subversive sense of humor and despite being an introvert (much more than me), he has a thing for families. After having once been dated by someone who thought my interest in art and writing was a cute hobby to fill my pretty little head in lieu of anything else, I love it that my husband values smart, educated women. :)
Of course, I might one of the more stubborn people on the planet (my dad wins as most stubborn, I think), and that part frustrates him...at the same time, I think he's strangely proud of the fact that I won't back down when I truly believe in something. So I guess that's good, no?