Last night we talked about all the things we have in common with our DHs. A lot of people stressed that the reason the click so well is b/c of their differences. How are you and DH different?
FullersBride
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We are so similar in so many ways sometimes it can be scary. But I think what makes our relationship work the best are our differences. He is a total neat freak!! I'm.....not so much I'm the totally easy going carefree person, he....well not so easy going and carefree, sometimes he forgets to relax.
We balance each other out, when I'm being a total slob or the house looks like a tornado runs through it he calls me out on it and I fix it. And when he's being uptight I help him to relax and remember everything doesn't always need to be so serious!!!
It's awesome!!!
rkl1130
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DH and I are totally different. We are so opposite that people used to be amazed that we made it work.
DH is quiet and reserved and I'm outgoing and talkative. I was always trendier and he could care less. I'm organized, he's not....he comes from a broken home and was not close to his brother and cousins, I was the complete opposite. It's a lot of little things, but ultimately we make it work because it is a great compliment--people say that I smoothed out the rough edges. We used to work together too and our differences were very noticable then, but it's those differences that made us a great team.
BunnyBride
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The biggest difference in our relationship is religion. DH is an Atheist and I was raised Catholic but consider myself to be more spiritual then anything nowadays. I still believe in God and that creates some interesting discussions around our house
Kara and Todd
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He is super neat and organized at home. I'm organized, but I have strange disorder (hamperphobiatosis) that makes it nearly impossible for me to always keep my clothes neat. (I really try!) On the other hand, without my prodding, DH would never actually clean. So, his extremely neat home would have the bed made, the clothes put away, everything in its place - all covered with a fine coating of dust. He'd rarely vacuum and only clean the bathroom if things were living in it. Me, I'd have some piles of stuff lying around (and I admit it, clothes on the floor), but everything would be clean and an organized mess...
Together, we manage to keep things pretty neat and clean!
ETA - Oh, and he's way more patient than I am!
B22
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Supposedly this is a German trait but he is a NEAT FREAK.
I'm CLEAN... but I'm cluttered. I also have a child so straightening up after myself (right away) isn't my upmost priority.
I also like clutter in my decorating. For example I have this GORGEOUS secretary that has tons of picture frames and figurines, and chachkeys and he likes everything bare & neat in its place...
He also HATES coffee, whereas I drink it all day every day...
WHen we go out, I tend to walk around and talk to as many people I don't know as possible... He sticks to his friends and very rarely talks to anyone he doesn't know.
(Lucky for him I'm like that because *I* picked HIM up)
B22
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Posted by Kara and Todd
He is super neat and organized at home. I'm organized, but I have strange disorder (hamperphobiatosis) that makes it nearly impossible for me to always keep my clothes neat. (I really try!) On the other hand, without my prodding, DH would never actually clean. So, his extremely neat home would have the bed made, the clothes put away, everything in its place - all covered with a fine coating of dust. He'd rarely vacuum and only clean the bathroom if things were living in it. Me, I'd have some piles of stuff lying around (and I admit it, clothes on the floor), but everything would be clean and an organized mess...
Together, we manage to keep things pretty neat and clean!
ETA - Oh, and he's way more patient than I am!
hahah kara me too!!!
Kara and Todd
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I just read your post and thought the same thing!
Unapearla
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DH and I are very different. Just to list a few:
1) I am a neat freak...he is not 2) I am always on time...he is not 3) I am religious...he is not 4) I like true life movies...he is into action
portjeffbride
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I love cable TV, and hate movies, and he's the opposite. He's obsessed with computer strategy games, while I can't stand them.
he's more energetic than I am
His head is always in work, while mine wavers from work to home..... since he depends on me to make most domestic decisions (ex, which furniture, what insurance, what investments....)
Aug07OFCbride
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I am much more feisty than DH. He tends to be more uncomfy with anger but I can be a bit of a spitfire sometimes. Not that Im angry all of the time or anything by any means! , I just mean when it comes to little arguments and stuff. DH also tends to be a little bit more laid back than myself. He also LOVES reading and writing (esp the fantasy genre), while I'm a tv person (and I so don't get fantasy)...so we both take our own time to enjoy those for a bit before bed time. He's a classic and hard rock kinda guy, Im a folk/indie rock kinda girl. Can't think of much else!
Oh..and the way we handle money is very diff. Ugh!
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I am very organized and anal retentive about things being put back where they belong...DH-wherever he puts it is where it belongs.
I am loud and out going meanwhile DH is a little on the shy side
sugarkube4
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I am VERY high strung and I am SO tempermental.. I snap at everyone and everything in my path if it doesn't agree with me..
DH is SO laid back and chill.. He's so easy to get along with..
He's VERY jealous and I say Ladies, You can HAVE him!!!!
He has a LOT of friends and I like to keep a close few.. I am closer with my family than he is with his.. although he is closer with my family than he is to his own..
LitBallerinaGirl
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I stress about everything DH stresses about nothing I am really clean and orderly, DH likes a mess.
AllJoy
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I am very outgoing and friendly. DH is quiet and shy.
ligirlz
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I am quiet and reserved and DH is outgoing and talkative. Also he is better with money than I am. I am bad in that dept when it comes to bills so he does that but i am learning. I win the in the neat dept becasue he can never keep himself organized and neat. I am always behind him cleaning because it kills me.
Future Mrs.
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Here are just a couple:
My DH loves TV; I hate it and prefer to read DH is very social; I am a homebody My DH is totally laid back; I'm a nervous wreck I am a picky eater; DH will eat anything We are both Jewish, but have totally different views about our religion DH would go to the Carribean for every vacation possible; I want to explore the world. DH is very warm; I can be a cold fish.
WIthout all of these differences and a gazillion others, life would be boring.
Brian and Marie
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DH is very social; I am a homebody
My DH is totally laid back; I'm a nervous wreck
US TOO!!
TnOiOnL
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We're VERY much the same in most aspects, but the one thing that really is different is that DH isn't afraid to apologize and be loving, whereas I REFUSE to apologize and be wrong Stubborn guinea
Love4Eva
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I stress about everything DH stresses about nothing I am a little messy, but clean up really well, DH is very organized, but likes to keep things all over the place.
I like to watch MTV and VH1 and Lifetime, DH loves the History and Biography channel.
When we fight, I get angry - and then get over it, DH needs abt a DAY to get over it and act 'normal' again
When DH gets mad, he says things that he doesnt mean, and makes the fight worse, I only say what I feel, and dont namecall.
