Can a Marriage Work if You Have Nothing in Common?

by Marie

It can be difficult if you feel like you have nothing in common with your husband or wife. When it comes to hobbies, opinions, and perspectives, it’s nice to have similarities… but that’s not always the case in marriage. Whether you and/or your spouse have changed over time, or you didn’t have much in common to begin with, you’re committed to each other. So, can a marriage work if you have nothing in common? Here’s what Marie has to say on the subject.

My husband and I have 4 things in common: Love of God, family, concerts and laughter.

Everything else is slim to none.

He loves sports and actively plays alllll year long. I do not like them at all except for boxing. I love to paint. He has noooooo interest.

1. Share Love and Respect

This list could go on and on, but the most important thing for us has become the love and respect that we have for one another.

2. Try your Spouse’s Interests

With that, we have learned to respect the differences and engage in some things that we don’t necessarily like just to spend time with each other, and at least find ways to understand why we enjoy what we do like.

3. Try New Things Together

We also have learned to commit to experiencing new things that we both have never done before, together. It has helped a lot. We’ve learned to become more flexible, grateful, patient and fun. I love my life with husband. I have grown a lot.

If you’re wondering if a marriage can work if you have nothing in common, don’t give up! It can absolutely work. As long as you have the most important things in common (love and respect), you can take the time to explore your partner’s interests or opinions, or embark on new adventures together.

Photo by Jonathan Borba