So I'm a big-time Metal head, and my girlfriend message to a lot of modern pop in things like that. Is it weird that we listen to completely different genres and don't care?
Does your boyfriend have to listen to the same music as you do?
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Sounds pretty normal. When we first started dating, our music was polar opposites. I was more into fast, more club-based music, partially due to working out so much as well as having gone through a clubbing phase not too long before. He was into what I still call 'elevator music'. No lyrics, even paced and quite monotonous almost the whole way through... we teased each other about our music tastes all the time.
Now, when choosing songs to listen to, he'll often request stuff very much like my taste in the beginning. Which I hesitantly agree too, as my taste has mellowed out a lot, becoming a lot more in the 'elevator music' style. It's a great way to switch out of the norm, give other types of music a try and very likely learn to enjoy it just as much, if not more.
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I always look forward to being introduced to similar bands to SOAD, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Rammstein, The Pixies, , Korn, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, Buck Cherry, Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, etc.
While i've heard of them, he enjoys them more than I do; Lincoln Park, Nirvana, Kid Cudi, Eminem, Kings of Leon, etc. But because it's similar to what I enjoy, I will survive... especially because it makes him happy. And though i can survive his, he has no patience for when I blast country music in my red convertible mustang with my windows down nor does he enjoy the classical music i study, clean or sleep to. lol BUT WHATEVER thats what headphones are for (:
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Why would that be weird?
It's childish to think it is weird...
It's as if you think that one person can't be with another because they have different tastes in movies or food or clothes...
It would be weird if you would reject someone based on those kind of differences.
Now, it's another thing if a person acts in accordance with something from that subculture of the music they listen to. If that leads them to doing drugs, being in a gang, robbing... then that's a whole thing all together. But you can't judge a book by its cover.
tbh i'd find it weird, because metal and modern pop are 2 different worlds.
if a girl was listening taylor swift, miley cyrus, selena gomez and all these stuff, that would be a turn-off to me :-P
i'm very "sensitive" about music. i listen to new wave/synth-pop/post-punk from the 80s mostly.
i can tolerate other genres, but modern pop music is aural pollution for me :-/
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It doesn't matter. How many guys do you think (percentage wise) listen to, say, Justin Beaver? How many girls listen to metal? Why can't you have different tastes in music?
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You don't really have to like the same music. If you are compatible in all other aspects then who cares. I can only speak for myself, but I prefer someone with the same taste in music, just because I am such a music freak. I love going to concerts and Club venues and would hate it if my fiancee would not want to go with me ever. For us, it is somethign we enjoy doing together. Other couples go rock climbing or Snow boarding. If you two have some other common interest you can have fun with together, you're good.
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I think it is extremely healthy and wonderful that you both can like different genres of music and be okay with it. That is a very good sign. It means that neither of you is trying to control the other and each of you is allowed to maintain your individual identities. That is super healthy. When I was your age, I was upset that my boyfriend hated my music and he felt the same way about mine. We each felt the need to convince the other person to agree about everything - even personal tastes. That was so unhealthy.
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No it doesn't matter. Most of my tastes differ from my past boyfriends. I do like it if there's some form of tolerance though because I like going to concerts and it's always fun with go with your boyfriend. I listen to pretty much anything so I am easy going when it comes to music. I don't think it should make or break a relationship though with not having the same tastes.
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It's not weird. If you love your girlfriend despite of her terrible music taste that's all that matters! lol as long as she doesn't drag you to any concerts... right?
How important is music to you? Personally I prefer to date a guy who listens to the same genera of music as me because we can bond over the music. -
personally, i think that having the same taste of music, or at least similar, with your boyfriend/girlfriend is extremely important.
my boyfriend and i, both listen to rock and metal and i have to admit that it's great. plus, think about having sex and listening to your favorite band or to a song that both of you like. unique experience! - 405 opinions shared on Relationships topic.
My guy listens to country and some rock. I am completely classic rock and not a fan of anything else. At least we have SOME in common there. I definitely wouldn't try to get him to change his taste in music or get him to listen to more rock.
It definitely isn't weird that you have different tastes and that you don't care about it. It's good that you don't care. -
I know exactly how you feel. Thrash metal is my favorite but no girls my age are into that. I can handle any music as long as it's not pop country.
To answer your question, as long as you guys can stand to drive together it Shouldn't be a problem. You can always find music you can comprises on too. Love is sacrifice -
No, but it really depends on how active in music Scene you are. if you love going to concerts and that is definitely a place that he would want to share with your significant other, but you wouldn't want them miserable at the same time. You won't get the full metal experience if you have to stand next to her while watching A sick mosh pitt, and you may end up regretting missing it.
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When I started dating Tyler, he was into hardcore rock and metal and I, myself listened to mostly pop. Since we've been together, we've grown to have similar tastes and have met about half way. I'm not saying this will happen within your relationship, but differences are interesting and there is always compromise.
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Depends on how important music is to you. Some people bond over music. I don't. I will listen to giggling butt cheek music, Adele, and Breaking Benjamin in the same sitting. He hates that. in response I don't like his music. Not a huge deal since we share similar movie tastes.
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My boyfriend listens mostly to EDM and Top 40, while I listen mostly to punk, 90s Alt and classic rock... but neither of us are music snobs and both will listen to pretty much anything and don't mind each other's music when we're in the car or whatever, we just have our own preferences.
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Well most guys I've dated listened to such girly songs that I don't listen to lol I got quite a hard taste in music its either metal, hip hop or edm. if I listen to rnb its hardly a love song noo, if its rnb then its always something sexy in the bedroom. most guys are suprised or maybe I just date guys that are too soft I'd like a guy with my taste of main stream music like me 4 a change
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Not weird at all. Some people might argue that just because you don't like the same music you have "nothing in common". I like Elvis Presley, gypsy jazz and rat pack music. my husband likes techno, hardstyle and trance. But we have so much other things in common. Mutual hobbies are nice, but most important in a relationship is having fun together, being happy together and being attracted to eachother. When that's good, there's nothing else to worry about.
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Not weird, but it helps if you have common ground and aren't fighting over the stereo in the car. As I look for girls in the same sub culture it usually works out for me. Now it's fun if you and your girl can turn each other on to different music, that you both like. That's how I became a fan of "new romantic" music (sorry dating myself here) and she Judge Dread. :)
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Dude, I listen to EDM and all that..
Not many girls I know listen to all that heavy drop stuff lmao. :')
If you wanted to find someone with the same music taste you'd be looking for a a long time. You could like the same style. But, you could hate each other's favourite musician. - 890 opinions shared on Relationships topic.
Not weird at all.
I listen to pop stuff a lot, but I literally listen to everything. I hate rap though. My boyfriend listens to dance. But we just leave each other to it really. -
Heck no. If he honestly liked all my music I would be a little surprised, as my taste is kinda spread out across the board. I love Broadway show tunes, YouTube covers and songs, alternative rock, classic rock, and some crazy music that usually originates from Japan or Germany xD Everyone has their own unique tastes :)
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Lol it's just music! There's far more important (aka trivial) things, e. g. she eats seafood and spicy stuff, I don't. She catches insects with her bare hands while I stay my distance. She's a dreamer and a writer while I'm rooted in reality. She lazes around and procrastinates, while I take initiative and take action.
^ everything but the last 2 are trivial, and so is your music choice. -
He doesn't have to listen to the same music as me. As long as he isn't an asshole and doesn't constantly mock and make fun of what I listen to, it's all ok. (I had someone who did that. It made me SO upset. NEVER DO THIS)
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I would prefer someone that at least appreciates all types of music or is open minded about listening to different things like myself. I want someone who I can at least exchange or listen to music with if that makes sense.
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