fortyninethousand322 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 How do you know what kind of personality you're compatible with? I think maybe for some people it's pretty obvious: if you're the artsy type you probably like dating people who like going to galleries or street displays or something, if you're an athletic person or into sports you probably go for that type of person, same for gamers, gothic people, etc. What if you don't really have a "typical" personality? Like what if you have a wide variety of interests and like them all fairly equally? Honestly, I like going to museums and art galleries, I like going to the gym or playing basketball or football (or baseball or kickball or tennis, etc.), I like going to the movies, trying to restaurants, going for a hike or mountain biking, I like traveling. Well, I won't bore you with the long list of stuff, but I feel like there's no "typical" person that I would be dead set against dating. I admit that due to time constraints sometimes you have to prioritize certain things over others. Now that it's baseball season, going to games (small 13 game season package) takes priority over going to an art exhibit or something else. But it's not like I'd be bored doing something else. Do I make any sense? What do you do if you have a wide variety of interests?
ThaWholigan Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 How do you know what kind of personality you're compatible with? I think maybe for some people it's pretty obvious: if you're the artsy type you probably like dating people who like going to galleries or street displays or something, if you're an athletic person or into sports you probably go for that type of person, same for gamers, gothic people, etc. What if you don't really have a "typical" personality? Like what if you have a wide variety of interests and like them all fairly equally? Honestly, I like going to museums and art galleries, I like going to the gym or playing basketball or football (or baseball or kickball or tennis, etc.), I like going to the movies, trying to restaurants, going for a hike or mountain biking, I like traveling. Well, I won't bore you with the long list of stuff, but I feel like there's no "typical" person that I would be dead set against dating. I admit that due to time constraints sometimes you have to prioritize certain things over others. Now that it's baseball season, going to games (small 13 game season package) takes priority over going to an art exhibit or something else. But it's not like I'd be bored doing something else. Do I make any sense? What do you do if you have a wide variety of interests? Its probably an advantage if anything. I would embrace it.
paigej91 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Makes complete sense. I would say more people are like you. A lot of people don't like to be pigeon-holed into a "type" of person (eg: "artsy type"). For me, I know I'm compatible with someone when we just "click" and could talk for ages; things will just tend to flow naturally and there is not much effort involved while spending time together. This goes for dating and friendships. Sometimes I click with someone who is more of a "type" (eg: my close hipster friend), but most of the time it's someone I couldn't really fit into a category. I hope this helps a little! I don't think you need to look for a "type", just be open to meeting anyone and everyone.
apple OR orange Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 wasnt this the whole point of dating, to get to know someone to see if you want to stay with them............. wait............. no, what on earth am i thinking...
Eternal Sunshine Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 You can tell by life experience. I don't just mean dating but also what types of people are your friends or which colleagues you get along best at work. I am like you and have a variety of interests but they are not focused towards a specific personality type. I get along best with people that are introverts, gentle, less assertive, sarcastic and unconventional in some way. They are usually into arts or psychology. I do have conventional friends too but with them I am hiding my quirkier personality side. One thing they all have in common is that they must enjoy to observe people and discuss human behavior. That's my favorite topic of conversation
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