How To Have A Great Relationship With Your Total Opposite

GoMarry.com explores the world of opposite relationships and gives you advice on making that relationship great.

Compromise

In every healthy relationship, compromise features heavily. In a relationship with your total opposite, you will need to be truly great at relationship compromise. Compromise can be something as small as doing a meal plan that suits both of your, to massive life decisions such as buying a house together. Communication, setting boundaries and compromise all go hand in hand here.

Be an Adult

There are bound to be disagreements in a total opposite relationship. When something comes up you will need to communicate clearly and effectively with each other. You will need to focus on your communication skills, say what you wish to say and focus on finding a middle ground between you and your partner.

Be Invested

Invest in your partner's hobbies and interests. If you are going to be in a relationship with your total opposite you will need to get involved in their interests as well. Being cognitive of the fact that your partner has the potential to be your life teacher will push you to challenge yourself. Again, if it is completely outside of what you are capable of, compromise and look for the middle ground.

Boundaries

Setting mature boundaries in a relationship with your total opposite will save you from constantly arguing. All healthy relationships have clearly defined boundaries. These are necessary to feel secure and safe within the confines of your relationship.

Plan Ahead

Spontaneity is not really an option in this kind of relationship. Make sure that you both are planning ahead so that you allow your partner to prepare for anything outside of their comfort zone. Your total opposite and you will have time to communicate and compromise for any future plans.

Me Time

Set aside some time to do the things alone. These should be hobbies you like and that your total opposite hates.  You can occasionally do these things together but a little time apart regularly will mean you are not at each other's throats trying to convince your partner to get involved.

Receive

Compromise is all fine and well when you are making sure that you receive as well. You and your exact opposite should sure that you are both reaping the benefits of your give and take relationship. Give and take is essential so make sure that you are both able to meet in the middle and one of you is not selfishly talking constantly.

Learning to go with the flow and not taking the detours too seriously is a great way to grow in your relationship and enjoy your relationship with your total opposite.