We're so different and sometimes it's annoying because we fight over what I want to do.?

Question

My bf and I have been together for over 3 years and get along awesome even though we are so different. I'm the type of person who will try anything once but he's very much set in his ways. I'm into the arts, outdoors and would rather sip wine at a cozy resturant. He's the total opposite...football, beer and bars and watching tv and movies. I've gone to football games with him and enjoyed myself, I'll go to a bar for a bit and I love movies just like he does. But the moment I ask him to go to an art gallery with me, he puts up a fuss. For example, we're going away for the weekend and there's a few galleries I want to check out and maybe do some hiking. He thinks that all art is the same and is afraid to get lost (I have wildernes survival training, so I'm not worried about that). He critizies something before ever trying it, I guess he's closed minded in that sence. How can I get him to comprimise and try something that I enjoy and who knows he may actually like it?

Answer 1

my man is like that too. He always makes a big fuss and critizes me about going places cuz we have different tastes. I just bug him and bug him to go and you know what? The majority of the time he ends up liking my ideas! He always confesses to me that he had fun and that he made a big fuss because he didn't know what to expect. So just make a big fuss and most likely he will have fun. It works for me at least. Good luck!

Answer 2

Let me tell you that the things that bug you now will just get worse with time.
It is so easy when young to love unconditionally- enventually there are conditions. Why do you think there are so many divorices? There are people who belive that love conquers all. That the romantic love lasts a lifetime. Then they marry someone and realize that they have nothing in common, that the person is way more irritating then ever imagined. One of you ends up living a llife for the other person and missing out on who you are or could of been.

Do I sound jadded? You bet. I married a man totally opposite of me. it is a long story.
Anyhow, make sure you can live with the things that bother you.