Does similar music taste matter in a relationship?

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Zatsuma · Accepted Answer

Yes, it really does. I never liked my ex teasing me in my choice of music, it was an area of my life that bought me joy. I was my happiest when I was dancing, the world didn't matter, nothing mattered but the music. And still at my age I've never stopped listening to it or dancing! Sorry but I'd rather dance than listen to a depressing country song where the wife leaves, the dogs dies and they are all alone with their whiskey! That's no fun!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

When you’re actually in love none of these little things matter at all. To be fair before i was in a real relationship, i asked a similar question on here years ago. It was something like “would you date someone who doesn't have the same music taste as u?” Lol.

Apple1996 · Answer

No i don't think so. Me and my husband don't like the exact same music but we are still open to listening to eachothers music

Anonymous · Answer

Everything matters. But not everything is a deal breaker.

MrOracle · Answer

It's nice to have, but it's no where near a top priority. With ANYONE you meet, you will be lucky to have 5 or 6 things that match what you want - often it's far fewer - so if you aren't prioritizing the things that are MOST important for LONG-term success - things like morals, values, and life goals - then your relationship simply won't survive.

Most people choose partners based strictly on looks, status, and excitement, but after 6 months, none of that will matter to you if their morals, values and life goals aren't in alignment with yours. Most people never seem to learn that lesson, though, which is why they lurch from one bad, shallow relationship to the next, until no one wants them.

Lliam · Answer

Nah. I got into rock in jr. high school. By high school I was playing lead guitar and singing in rock bands. My girlfriends weren't as hard core as me.

As it turned out, my wife, who is 2.5 years younger than me, liked disco music and used to like going to clubs to dance. I always HATED disco music and she thinks lead guitar is just loud noise. LOL But that didn't come between us. Over the years educated her with some good rock music and I gradually became less of a musical ideologue and came to appreciate some of the music that she likes.

ohsheeT · Answer

I mean I can get really really deep right now with this because it is something that is very deep

This whole planet vibrates this whole planet is energy

One of these days you'll find out or realize that sound and vibration is one of the most powerful things on this planet and with music and tone and vibration and beat and then add the lyrics to It it means something very special I mean it's energizing it will change somebody's life it will make you feel so freaking happy or so sad for me I like having the same type of music reference as the person I'm dating but it doesn't really matter because I see way beyond that and I can feel way beyond that but I think it's very important yeah or it could be depending on who you both are and what you feel on the inside who you going to become I think

Unit1 · Answer

No. There can be a day and night difference in music taste and I wouldn't care. So long she's not gonna blast it through the other rooms.

If it's music, that i specifically hate (or she hates), we'd find ways to keep it down, so that the other one is not disturbed.

Easy and simple.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Nope, I mean don't get me wrong it's cool if you and your partner share similar musical tastes but if you don't it's not really a big deal.

And even if my partner does not really share the same musical tastes as me it's a huge deal especially since I have excellent taste in songs. I can always find at least a few songs someone will like even if they dislike the genre as a whole.

Anonymous · Answer

Not always. My girl really loves Spanish. I never really listens to it. But now I think I listen to it more than her now. I like country, metal, rock, rap, reggae, etc, etc. She listens to a lot of what I like now. I don’t want to date myself. I want someone who has some similar interest but also has their own likes. Someone who is open to what I like as well as me being open to what they like.

Throwawaynowknow · Answer

I really only enjoy the 70's-80s, hard rock, and music scores so I've never really dated a woman where we both were on the same page for music taste.

I can listen to other genres, with the exception of Rap, and Country and most of the stuff that gets released these days. I can't stand listening to these one bit

lightbulb27 · Answer

yes for sure. I'm thankful my wife enjoys music/sounds I do, often gentle music. I don't know chinese or chinese music, but it sounds good.

It's a question of what is going into the mind and as well stress.

comekitty · Answer

I don't think it matters much - my music preferences are much different than my husband's.

I can also say - that he plays SOME songs that I never would've listened to that I do really like and vice versa. 🙂

madhatters4 · Answer

it can help but I don't feel music tastes have to mesh. it can be great if you like similar music so you can go to concerts or sit around and listen to the same music but you can certainly have different tastes and be completely fine

4ngelic · Answer

depends on the person. i know a few years ago to date me you had to have more or less pretty similar tastes since the genres i liked where a big part of my life. now i dont care so much but i'd like at least some overlap ideally

CaptainOverthink · Answer

Yes, it matters some.
But not all that much. It's just easier to hangout and might be more enjoyable like that, but to the core it's very much possible to explore the other's tastes too, it don't have to be painful to be outside ones comfortzone.

BadApple69 · Answer

No. In fact it’s better if you don’t have the same tastes in anything. The way we learn and grow is through different experiences when we are sharing with others. That goes with music, food, movies and even activities.

b_lova · Answer

Depends on how important good music is to you. Imagine being on a road trip with someone who listens to horrible music you can't stand. Would it be important to you then?

CoolCatMar1 · Answer

Nope. Me and him have different types... He likes metal and punk rock and i prefer rap, trap, pop, Kpop and EDM. He does like EDM and rap as well but he hates Travis Scott for example and i like him lol that's it

BasedBaeBecca · Answer

Yes, similar music taste is a huge plus. It's not a deal-breaker but similar tastes and shared love for certain artists can make it way better to drive along in the car for instance.

Yannishka · Answer

No but it would make life a little easier. I can play music when I wake up. We can dance to the same songs, get excited over our favorite artists bringing out new music. It would be easier.

SnowedIn · Answer

It absolutely can but it doesn't have to. It's really up to those people how much it matters and how much they want it to matter in the relationship.

Darine123 · Answer

For me , it does matter. I was dating a guy who plays guitar and sings jazz music and it makes my ear hurt and not my style cuz I’m into hiphop rap R&B not long after that o dumped him cuz I don’t like his music taste

Fireguy17 · Answer

Not really. Each person has plenty of alone time to listen to what they like. My wife listens to books on long trips, and I listen to what I like.

ventustalks · Answer

Not exactly. My boyfriend's music taste is so different than mine. We listen to each other's music and see what our partner loves. I think it is cute

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

At least some overlap, if you each hate everything the other likes what are you going to do together in your spare time?

sheenagwapa · Answer

i don't think so... if a gut is so concerned about my music i would find him so shallow that even my choice of songs are big deal

marrk · Answer

No and I find it a lame question on dating apps

Lokiion · Answer

Yes not a crazy amount but I can’t go from R&B to like hard core rock it at least can’t be a full 180 in music taste. Also nice picture of zack

OddBeMe · Answer

Not really. Like everything, movies, etc…I’d say 15% needs to match or be relatable. Then you can enjoy concerts, movies together etc. Don’t have to like everything.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I would say so... musical tastes are kind of a reflection of who someone is as a person.

sheikalana · Answer

It matters to me. I don't know about other couples. Music is a huge part of my life.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Yes, a lot. And similar taste in video games, tv, movies, etc.

Wonderingguyy · Answer

It’s not the most important thing, but it is nice if you two share the same music taste

gothbxtch · Answer

it wouldn’t be a dealbreaker obvi but i would prefer it

lorenzomichael · Answer

No not at all. Unless you like music more than you do your partner.

DrKrieger · Answer

Yeah, listening to classical music all day would murder my energy

Anonymous · Answer

Only where you're he'll bent on sharing it. Otherwise, it's not in my top 100 problems.

whistlingwh0res · Answer

No Canadian and American like my music. But some Asian fellas like my song. I like soft pop romantic songs

rosemilk · Answer

nope. i don't see why it would...

Nikki1989 · Answer

It is essential for me.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

At most it's probably a nice bonus.

exitseven · Answer

It is not a deal breaker.

LiamJHayden · Answer

There should be at least some overlap.

boobliker · Answer

not at all it just helps

Anonymous · Answer

Person named Music 💀

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Music is my passion so it matters but not too much

Jltakk · Answer

Eh, its a bonus if anything.

Simslover92 · Answer

Somewhat.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

Yes it truly does.

jahaims · Answer

Nah.

LemiaOfThunder · Answer

Can Help

azgınteke · Answer

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