8 Ways to Survive a Relationship with Your Polar Opposite
I married a man who is completely opposite from me in every way. We have different interests, tastes, political opinions, and outlooks on life. We have been married for 43 years and life together has not always been easy, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. You might ask how we have stayed together for so long if we are so drastically different, and I can answer you by saying that when we married I took my commitment very seriously, I don’t give up on people or things easily, and even on the days when I shake my head in astonishment at what he did or said, I know he is a good man and he loves me deeply as I do him. Here are a few things that have worked for us along the way.
Communication
Even when a conversation is difficult or awkward, you need to discuss it. Don’t keep secrets and ask each other for advice. We had an issue after our first child was born. When we were dating my husband knew that I had a strong faith. We never discussed faith because I assumed he knew how I felt, but I should have delved deeper into his religious beliefs because when my daughter was born, I asked him who he would like her Godparents to be, and he told me he didn’t want to do that because it was religious. He also refused to let me have her baptized. She chose to be baptized later in life.
