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How important are your tastes in pop culture to romantic compatibility?

Is it possible to build a lasting relationship with someone if you don't like the same books, movies, music or TV shows? What shared opinions or tastes are more important than cultural or artistic sensibilities?

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April 10, 2009 04:10 AM
It's not the end-all, be-all but it helps a lot. It's just another common thread. But you don't need to be completely similar, anyway. It's kind of the same way with friends. Instead of talking about the finer points of a mutual favorite, you can talk about why there's a difference of opinion, or debate whose favorite is better.

Just like demanda, I'm a pop-culture junkie, too, though, so if I do ever happen to meet someone who actually loves 80's pop/rock and House as much as me, I'll be head-over-heels instantly.


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April 10, 2009 12:49 AM
It is not Important, But Your Heart is ! If you both have a caring and Loving nature You will have a Great Relationship. You can compromise On Cultural and Artistic Differences as long as you have respect for the other ones needs and Love being with each other and Share Quality time together .
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April 10, 2009 02:57 AM
I think the importance of pop culture taste varies from person to person, or relationship to relationship. Personally, I would say it's pretty important, but I am somewhat of a pop-culture junkie. However, for me, it's not really about the person sharing the same pop culture interests, but rather, about them having interests that don't annoy me. For example, I don't think I could ever date someone heavily into Star Wars or rap music. I don't have anything against Star Wars or rap at all, but generally, people who are overly interested in either annoy me.

I think the ideal situation involves sharing enough of the same interests to keep things fun, and yet, having enough differences to keep them interesting as well. It would suck if my husband and I didn't share some of the same taste in music and movies because that would make going out for movies and concerts less fun for one of us. We don't have the same taste in TV shows at all, but it's never an issue because we just go in separate rooms or compromise. I actually enjoy the fact that we don't have the same taste in books because that always fun to talk about.

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April 12, 2009 02:25 PM
to make it short.it is possible to have a relationship with someone that you do not share the same opinions with but believe me its not going to last.The should be a level of afinity in your ideas for it to work out.so you can look for someone else there are so many fishes in the sea.

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