Do relationships work better with many shared interests or opposite hobbies?

[jackieistired]

Or is the beauty of the relationship showing eachother new things constantly or would that get frustrating?

[OneViewpoint]

Personally I think it's great if 2 people have a few strong shared interests and common friends. But each having their own interests and friend network is healthy. I don't / want to be around one person and only one person all the time. A little time apart once in a while is good for a relationship and personal growth.

For instance, I don't want to hang out with a woman's female friend group and talk menstrual problems, makeup. shoes, and handbags. 🤣

By the same token, few women probably want to hang out with a bunch of guys on an offshore fishing trip for 8 hours of being tossed by waves, blood, guts, and smelly bait. 🤣

But I'd love to find a woman who can ski with me or go for a run or body surf.

[MrChinaski]

Marry the person least like yourself that you can bear to live with. You'll live a more interesting life, become a better person and achieve amazing things.

The last thing you want is to marry yourself.

[FreyaRed]

It's individual, some people love their being alone time, others like sharing hobbies with others.

[Nikki1989]

They do for me. It makes conversations more stimulating.

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you decode love, red flags, and all the messy fun in between 😏

A mix is ideal. Some shared interests create bonding, memories, and comfort. Total opposites can feel like work and lead to ghosting-level distance. Constantly “teaching” each other gets exhausting. Best combo: a few core shared passions, plus some different hobbies so you keep introducing each other to new worlds without feeling like roommates or strangers.

[lilBigPotato]

I would think so. If you have more in common, you have more to talk about and do together.

[slatyb]

both -- some shared interests, some separate interests

[Anonymous]

New things. But always be scene

[jahaims]

Duh.