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Love Is NOT All You Need: 12 Signs Of Real Compatibility
You’re both good, but are you good together?
What is it that makes two good people good for each other? The idea of compatibility is, for some strange reason, often overlooked when it comes to choosing a romantic partner. I believe we easily get caught up in the excitement of adventure, or the emotional rush of being with a new person, or the lust of the ‘chemistry’ that we think is going to solve all of our problems.
At the end of the day, though, being truly compatible with another person, having the ability to fit your lives and personalities together like puzzle pieces, is what’s going to pull you through life far more steadily than any of the fleeting flashing lights we experience in the very beginning of our time together.
Let’s discuss some of the green flags to look for that determine if you’re truly aligned and compatible with someone. Are you two good people, or are you two people good for each other?
1: You actually LIKE each other.
This point may sound a little strange. It’s a given that you’re going to LIKE the person you’re with…right? I mean, why wouldn’t you?
When you really stop to consider the origins of most relationships, they’re rooted in physical…