Isn't it funny how certain traits and/or interests can be tolerated or even enjoyed in your SO, when other people couldn't stand it? For example, my bf's sense of humour and my own are not the same (his is quite....lewd and mine is dry, even black), but I find him funny and he finds me funny, and neither of us are ever offended by the other's comments, which tends to be a worry with other people. So, it works.
Halo 3 came out this week and my boyfriend is a HUGE fan. He stayed up all night the first night it came out and didn't come to bed last night until after 6am. My living room has been full of 20-something guys playing Halo pretty much full-time since tuesday night.
It has been brought to my attention that not all women would be so accomodating. I has even been suggested that I'm encouraging insanity. But it works for us and I'll tell you why.....
I am a tv-nut and when I get into a show, I get....um....monomaniacal is the mot juste. LOL. And bf has put up with many Grey's Anatomy and West Wing marathons since we've been together. Anyway, I had him set up our original xbox in the bedroom so I can watch dvds (I'm so into the West Wing right now, I can't get enough. And with 150+ episdoes, by the time I get through the series, I'm ready to rewatch from the beginning.....did I mention that I'm a bit obsessive when I like a show??? Also, he brought me home Grey's Anatomy Season 3 on dvd for no special reason the other day, even though my birthday is coming up and he could have held onto it until then). That way, they can play their Halo and I can keep myself occupied. Everyone is happy.
What are some examples of compromises or odd traits that work between you and your SO?
Halo 3 came out this week and my boyfriend is a HUGE fan. He stayed up all night the first night it came out and didn't come to bed last night until after 6am. My living room has been full of 20-something guys playing Halo pretty much full-time since tuesday night.
It has been brought to my attention that not all women would be so accomodating. I has even been suggested that I'm encouraging insanity. But it works for us and I'll tell you why.....
I am a tv-nut and when I get into a show, I get....um....monomaniacal is the mot juste. LOL. And bf has put up with many Grey's Anatomy and West Wing marathons since we've been together. Anyway, I had him set up our original xbox in the bedroom so I can watch dvds (I'm so into the West Wing right now, I can't get enough. And with 150+ episdoes, by the time I get through the series, I'm ready to rewatch from the beginning.....did I mention that I'm a bit obsessive when I like a show??? Also, he brought me home Grey's Anatomy Season 3 on dvd for no special reason the other day, even though my birthday is coming up and he could have held onto it until then). That way, they can play their Halo and I can keep myself occupied. Everyone is happy.
What are some examples of compromises or odd traits that work between you and your SO?
