Actually we are united because of the differences or similarities?
By kendedes2011
@kendedes2011 (2712)
Indonesia
February 3, 2011 12:49pm CST
Being the best partner because we feel sometimes reconcilable''fit''with our spouses, same hobbies, same education, same social environment, but sometimes also because we are very, very different from our partner, then become complementary.
Which one is better? United in the equation, or united in diversity?
5 responses
@polaris77 (2039)
• Bacau, Romania
3 Feb 11
I think the key to a good and long-lasting relationship consists both in unity and diversity;there have to be many common points,thoughts and preferences between partners,but differences also play their part since we're all different individuals.I think that as long as partners accept the fact that,even if they have many things in common,they can't always think and act the same,they will find ways to be united even in diversity.
@kendedes2011 (2712)
• Indonesia
7 Feb 11
Yea, the differences are not obstacles for those who feel fit.
@dayangsumbi2010 (1724)
• Indonesia
19 Feb 11
Because we can RECEIVE the similarities and differences
First time with a prospective partner know that we see exactly what he's equation with our
when it is close we might know just knew that was too much difference between us and prospective mate
Something that is usually not good
let's say we are very similar to our partner
may initially was fun but a saturation point when it will arise
or vice versa, say we are very different from our partner, which is perhaps merely a fight.
But if we can accept each other, maybe everything will be so much easier.
If it's match with someone and want that person to be our partner, I think not spinning anymore to find similarities and differences between us and the partner.
But will we receive the similarities and differences, of course, with all its consequences.
There's no one who is really the same, and not someone who is really different
Because each human being is created by UNIQUE
@gengeni (3308)
• Indonesia
6 Feb 11
Hi,
You are right, sometimes we look for or find someone who is not only of similarities but also differences.
If you ask us''fit it where? '', then the description about because of us;
Mutual understanding that there are similarities and differences
We co-exist
We need each other to fill in for the differences in balance
Because we put a very high tolerance
The rest, because we have to choose and respect the shortcomings and advantages of each.
@cazkins (72)
•
3 Feb 11
Hmm, I'm kind of on the fence because I think a good relationship is about balance, so I would say that they're both important. Me and my ex had a lot in common in terms of films, music, our style of humour, our tastes in clothes and opinions. And yet we were also very different in the way we socialised (he was more extraverted than me), had very different hobbies etc. The commonalities gave us some safe ground that we could talk about and do together, helping us to gel. The differences meant we could grow together; he introduced me to new things, for example, and broadened by horizons. It also means that you can both share time together and have your own space and your own life at the same time, which I think is a brilliant balance to achieve (easier said than done though!)
@lexirose7350 (459)
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
I think both differences and similarities make a good relationship. Similarities make the relationship smooth sailing but sometimes boring while the differences break the ice to give the relationship a more exciting flavor.