Are We Compatible? (10 Signs To Look Out For)
At a point in my life, I believed that elusive body chemistry was enough to forge a lasting relationship. However, as I grow older and wiser, it is beginning to dawn on me that true love requires more than a hot spark ; it needs compatibility. This might be a bit difficult to believe, but the importance of compatibility far outweighs love .
In fact, if we are to list all the factors that glue a union together, compatibility sits at the top of the ladder alongside communication and respect. These three will have to be in place before love can come to play; thus, before you embark on any mutual breakup, please ask yourself, if you are your boyfriend or lover are compatible? The signs listed below can serve as a guide for you to know when the right partner comes along.
1. You Don’t Make Attempts To Change Each Other
Believe me, when Mr. Right comes into your life, you wouldn’t want to change anything about him. Some people believe that they can change that aspect of their partner that doesn’t go down well with them; this is totally wrong , you don’t date people to change them; rather, you love who he is and who he will ever be.
This is not to say that many things don’t need to change or may not change with time, but your mentalities shouldn’t be focused on how you can make the other person fit you better. Rather, your mind should be set on how to better yourself for your partner. One person should not be doing all the changes.
2. You Have Similar Core Values
In every relationship, a time will come when the going will definitely get tough; under these situations, both you and your partner will find consolation in knowing that you have similar core values. (more…)