My husband and I have nothing in common, but that doesn't matter to us. We are still madly in love.

When my husband and I started dating, we quickly realized we didn't have much in common.At first, we tried out each other's hobbies; I went fishing with him, and he bought books to read.But we realized it's OK to have different interests..

We wondered, for the first time, whether love might be "easier" if we had more in common.. aving things in common would make things easier..

The following excerpt from the article resonated with me: "As far as preferences go, there is a myth that common interests are necessary for healthy relationships, and that having more of them will make you more compatible..

I remembered the first time I saw Tim stooped over his beloved Notre Dame's football game and how genuinely I admired his passion and loyalty..

Likewise, I thought about the first time I showed Tim one of my short stories how he praised my ability to express myself and how impressed he was by my work ethic...