Opposites Attract?

You hear it said all the time that opposites attract. I suppose with my rather outgoing personality, that means you'll have to be more of an introvert but not wishy-washy. You'll know what you want. You'll just be quieter about making those decisions. I'm also quick at making decisions, but I usually like to brainstorm and discuss with others to see if there's a better way. Or sometimes, to see how I can turn things around to my way of thinking while still having them feel like it's their idea.

Guess that area needs a little work. And if that's one of my tendencies, I wonder what areas of your personality will complement mine or also need some work. Was chatting with a friend tonight about how interesting it is to see the ways God hard-wires us and who is attracted to whom or who gravitates toward whom. Like magnets, like repels. The same can be said in real life. If you're too much like the other person, life just won't work out as well.

Differences add spark to a relationship and provide ways in which you can explore something new or work on your skills at being supportive. Knowing my own personality, I have always prayed about the type of man I'd eventually marry and fervently wished that it wouldn't be a "yes, dear" type of person.

I know a woman who married a guy who went to high school with me. She is very similar to my "steamroll" personality, and he's the quiet, no-nonsense kind of guy. I will never forget being at a wedding reception and watching her entertain a group of people or command their attention. He walks over, says something quietly in her ear and walks away. She immediately ceased her behavior. I'll never know what he said, but whatever it was, it worked.

That's how I imagine you'll be. I'll need the calmer and more level-headed temperament to offset my eager-beaver nature. Those well-placed remarks will be just what I need to keep me grounded. Might point out the obvious, but I tend to rationalize and not change. So, it'll be fun and interesting. No doubt about it. I'll have to make sure I keep a journal. *g*