Are you one of those who know what they want and are set in their ways? Do you ever say, “I’ll take the usual” at a nearby diner and take real pride in it? Are you the kind who has had the same brand of beer since you graduated from college? Believe us, dating your opposite is going to be a hell of an experience.
They will open you up like no one else, helping you delve deeper into yourself. The learnings and lessons with a polar opposite are phenomenal. And who knows, they may turn out to be “the one” for you. We’ll come clean right away: dating a polar opposite will be challenging, especially in the beginning.
# New perspectives will challenge you to be youThe best part about a relationship with your polar opposite will be the emergence of new perspectives. Instead of being with someone who agrees with everything you’re saying, your opinions will be challenged. There’s nothing more empowering than when your own opinions are strengthened as a result.
Maybe your partner will confront you with a thought or idea that you completely disagree with, which will strengthen your existing belief. Perhaps your partner introduces you to a novel way of looking at something and you find yourself surprisingly intrigued.
# Your communication skills will finally be as good as your CV claims them to beSince polar opposites tend to communicate differently, you will learn how to sharpen your communication skills in order to get your point across. No longer will the “excellent communication skills” that you put on your CV will be false. You’d become a master at communication, especially the non-confrontational kind.
If s/he’s an introvert and you are more direct, then you will work out a better way to reach them. If s/he’s an extrovert and you are not, your aloofness might confuse them, and you’ll learn how to talk to them more. Quickly into the dynamic, you’ll realize you need to relearn how to talk to people with opposing views.
# The yin to your yangThe yin yang philosophy is an ancient Chinese concept that tells us that two seemingly opposing forces may in reality be interconnected, interdependent, and complementary. One cannot exist without the other, and they complement each other to great effect.
Just as there’s no light without darkness, you and your partner will thrive off the differences you have. You become a better person with their help.
# You can always count on them for great advicePolar opposite couples are probably going to have polar opposite views on how life works. Sometimes all you need is a new perspective and dating a polar opposite will afford you that each time you get stuck. Are you at a crossroads with your career? Your partner is probably going to approach the situation a lot differently than you would. Ask away, you might even come out of it with a different understanding of things.
# You’ll become more empathetic
This happens by default because
empathy is an important part of understanding, kindness, and forming
happy, healthy relationships. Dating a polar opposite means
understanding different perspectives and being more accepting of them.
So, it will eventually make you a more empathetic individual.
This
newfound kindness may even trickle over to the other relationships you
have, making sure you come out of the entire experience being a better
version of yourself.
# Boring? What’s that?You will
never be bored with a polar opposite. You will have enough to explore
and experiment with. When you’re expecting a lazy Sunday with a
docuseries on Netflix, your partner may come out of the room dressed in
hiking gear, making you get up and go with them.
Needless to say,
you’ll be surprised all the time. If you ever find yourself feeling a
bit bored when you’re by yourself, all you have to do is ask your
partner, “What’s up?”