True love is on everyone's mind. Some people want their royalty in shining armor to come for them. Some want to travel the world with someone they met only a short time ago. Some people find in the worst parts of their lives, as a light in the dark. There are lots of big ways to know if the person your with is your soul mate, or you perfect match, or the one. Whatever you call them, they might be that special someone. The Nation's Journal, after countless hours of heart-break and research, has assembled a handy list of good compatibility indicators. Grab your sweetie and see how you compare.
1. Animal Magnetism
Cats and dogs have a long history of civil conflict, though recent talks have helped with an armistice. & what about fish? Or birds, or turtles, or ferrets? It's important that your significant other (SO) feel about animals the same way you do. Some people are animal lovers, some people love to cook animals. If you can't see eye to eye on that, what about kids? Or each other? One must start small and feel out the love capacity of the other, to find the wild heart.
2. Spice It Up
Food is the way to anyone's heart. You feed someone, they will inevitably love you for it. That's why knowing one another's tastes is key. If you don't know that your sweetie prefers thyme before cumin, then you're in dire straights. If one of you only goes for salt and the other for pepper, it's tumultuous, but there's still hope. Serious spice rack discussions need to happen before either one of you can commit to one another. The flavor of love is a subtle thing.
3. Footloose
Something most couples forget to discuss is footwear. A surprising amount of fights happen between couples that don't see toe-to-toe. Find out if your SO needs you to remove your shoes before coming in the house. Talk ahead of time about the perils of foot odor. Make sure to get tested for Crocs. For around the house:house socks or slippers? Having a frank discussion about these issues will not only give your relationship solid footing, but you're less likely to give one another the boot.
4. Synergy
How much do you want to be like your better half? There comes a time when every couple has to discuss the next step: matching outfits. Is it for you? To some, the idea of being a romantic Tweedle-Dee to a loving Tweedle-Dum is appealing. Wearing little love uniforms can be a great bonding experience. Others seek to dress in clashing colors, the better to highlight their passion and vivacious spirit. It's a deeply personal decision, but one that needs to match by nature.
5. Theater Theatrics
Movies are a staple of American life. They've been our entertainment backbone in the neighborhood of over a century. There are two key schools of though when it comes to movie viewing. Some people take the Muppet theater approach, and find joy in providing a running meta-narrative of the events on screen. Others take the guise of a silent guardian of the cinema, watching the events on screen in a stony silence. Learn which school your're in, or you & your SO will never enjoy a movie together.
6. Battlefield: Bathroom
The last bastion of the peace seeker, the water closet is a safe have in a relationship. Some key points need to be discussed. Does the the toilet paper go over or under? Potpourri or scent spray? How many scented candles is too many? Where's the line drawn on decorative towels? These are things that will make or break even the strongest love affair. If you can't find relief when you relieve yourself, then your love life is doomed. Don't flush it all away without a long discussion, with room to rest.
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