Do you have to share common interests to be compatible?

Answer 1

To an extent... yes.
Having some similarity in the things that matter is very important. You don't want to be with someone who is the polar opposite of you, right??
As long as their is mutual understanding on the important things in life, that's what's important.

Answer 2

Though it may help a bit, especially, at the beginning, it is not very important to have common interests for compatibility.

Let's remember that no two persons are alike and even if they share common interests, there shall always be some level of differentiation (point of view, level of involvement, prioroty rating etc.eyc.).

I believe that compatibility is the name given to an unconscious effort to forget ones 'i-ness' in a realtionship and that would require more of adjustment (visible & conscious) in case of disparaties. Compatibilty should not be seen as commonality; it should be seen as something complimentary.

So, the relationships which are complimentary in nature are more successful.

Answer 3

You have to share a few, the phrase opposites attract is partially true.

But you can only be ..So.. opposite until its TOO opposite..

You have to share a foundation in which to build a relationship... without a foundation there is nothing to grow on besides mush, it'll last for a while until you start to sink...

in other words yes.

I think whats most important is seeing eye to eye on the things you feel MOST passionate in your life, like lets say your a far left wing democrat or vise versa...

I can't really see you with the other opposite, because if ur that passionate about liberalism (or conservatism) how could you even talk to someone the opposite without arguing?

So... ya some major things should probably match up.. or at least be close.

Answer 4

Not necessarily, but it definitely helps if you share common interests or rather show concern for each others interests. But definitely you should be on the same plane to be compatible.

Answer 5

Yes definitely it is important to have common interest if you want to enjoy the thrill of life and live to the full extend with your life partner.
The important thing is you can choose and change the interest in things that you have, if you start liking the things that your partner likes life will become more lively and you will always want to be as close as possible to your partner.
It is worth trying an effort to build a huge list of common interest life will change from there.

Answer 6

Now-a-days, I'd say to a degree. Personally I wouldn't date someone where we shared every interest; a little variety is a good thing. If two people are either too similar or dissimilar, I'd say it can complicate things. Too similar: you do the same thing over and over and you'll probably get bored... too unlike each other and you may find yourself wondering why you stick around in the first place

Answer 7

No *Opposites do attract* and all that, I actually ensure my partner does not enjoy EVERYTHING i do, so i have time out, he has time out in his own interests and we can ALWAYS find things to do together.
Its all about Space and togetherness and getting the right balance.

Answer 8

yes thats important if u r looking for a long lasting relationship. opposites attract only in physics not in real world.

Answer 9

having varied interests can make things fun, if you are both open to new things.

Answer 10

yes because opposite people just don't work out that often