My husband and I love to talk about and analyze relationships. Here are some common M.O.s that we have discovered.
The Homebodies: These are people who like to stay home and read, watch TV, watch movies, or play computer games. They are happiest ordering in and basically, not leaving the house.
The Night Owls: These people want to go out and stay up late. They are happiest at clubs, bars, or anyplace that is open until the wee-hours.
The Vactioners: People who are happiest when they are out of town. They like to go on trips, travel to new places, and have new experiences.
The Party People: These types like to always have the party at their place. They enjoy having people over and will use any excuse (birthday, job promotion, season, "hey it's Friday") to throw a party.
The Fitness Junkies: This is a group of people who always want to be involved in some sort of activity. They are known for walking, jogging, biking, hiking, etc. Just don't ask them to sit still.
The Artsy Folks: People who are at home in art galleries, museums, or in a theater. They are most content when they are enjoying a cultural experience.
Obviously, some of us may fall into various categories. Also, these aren't the only categories, but I think they are the most common. So, where-in lies the problem?
The problem comes when you pair two people with different M.O.s and one or the other tries to change their partner. For example, I know a couple where the husband is a Homebody and the wife is a Night Owl. She wants to be out drinking and he wants to stay home and play computer games. They fight a lot, because they both want the other person to change.
Can relationships be successful with different M.O.s? Yes, but I think it makes things harder. Basically, you aren't going to be doing a lot together and there will be friciton caused by your differing philosophies. My advice, pick someone who shares your philosophy and don't try to change someone who doesn't.
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