13 Signs You Married Your Polar Opposite

That old adage about opposites attracting is a thing but what about staying attracted? Of course. Just like couples who share everything in common, being married to your polar opposite can do wonders for a marriage. It takes more than similar interests to be one of marriage’s greatest strengths. Plus, it’s never boring.

Summit Entertainment

1 / 13

You share a real connection

One that delves deeper than liking the same type of music or food.

Sony

2 / 13

You know how to apologize

Sure, you'll have your share of fights but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's not always easy to say you're sorry and mean it, but as long as you realize your actions or words caused harm, you'll be just fine—as long as it's not all apologies all the time.

Buena Vista

3 / 13

You’re great at compromising

Sometimes you have to give in, just to keep things healthy and make your partner happy. But make sure you're not giving in all the time. That's just a one-way street then.

Warner Bros.

4 / 13

Your communication skills are amazing

You have incredible conversations—whether you're arguing or debating, or teaching the other something new.

Your taste in TV shows, movies and music have changed

Paramount

5 / 13

Your taste in TV shows, movies and music have changed

You can't help but watch or listen to what your partner likes.

Focus Features

6 / 13

The PVR gets cleared out regularly

Sure, you have the shows you watch together but when he's off to bed early, she can watch one of her shows because she can't get to sleep. And while he wakes up at the crack of dawn, he catches one his shows while getting a workout in while she catches more zzzs.

Universal

7 / 13

You give, and get, great advice

Sometimes you need someone with a different belief or opinion to help make a decision or guide the way. That's what your spouse is there for.

Sony/Columbia

8 / 13

There’s always something to do

When one of you is a planner and the other is more spontaneous, life doesn't ever get boring.

Fox Searchlight

9 / 13

You find yourself getting healthier

You used to spend your down time watching documentaries but she's way more into working out, which means you're less on the couch and more on your bike than ever before.

Miramax

10 / 13

You’re always cleaning up after them

You can't live in a sty so while one of you is leaving a whirlwind of mess, the other is tidying up.

Fox Searchlight

11 / 13

You make a great team at get-togethers

He may be a wallflower but your social butterfly personality gets him to shine more. He might still hide out in a corner but when you're telling a story, he's been known to chime in every now and again.

Paramount

12 / 13

Alone time doesn’t freak you out

He might need to unwind after a long day at the office, or want to catch the game but if you're more of a homebody, you're OK with staying in while he stays out.

You’re respectful of each other’s differences and opinions

Fox

13 / 13

You’re respectful of each other’s differences and opinions

We're not robots. Everyone can't think or believe in the same thing. And while that can be challenging, you can respect one another, agree to disagree, and honour those differences.