5 Top Signs of Compatibility in a Relationship
Having irresistible chemistry doesn't mean you are compatible. Okay, perhaps you know that already. So how can you tell if you and your current partner are good together? Here are our top 5 signs of relationship compatibility.
1. A Compatible Relationship Makes You a Better Person
If you have found a compatible partner, you will grow into a better version of yourself. Your ideal partner has a positive influence on you, and so do you. You bring out the best in each other. They motivate you to do better in every aspect of your life. They may encourage you to improve your career, health, and relationships. You are happier, friendlier, and more confident. Others will notice positive changes in your attitude or demeanor. Your partner may inspire you to work on any bad habits you may have.
2. Compatible Partners Fight
If you are compatible with someone, you are not afraid to express your feelings, especially if your partner did or said something that hurts you. You don’t feel like you are walking on eggshells around them. You respect each other's opinions, thoughts, and feelings. You can disagree but you resolve issues on time. This means that each person can take responsibility for their actions and apologize.
It's not a good sign if you find that you have never argued. When a conflict is resolved, each party is satisfied with the outcome, and no one feels cheated because you are both willing to compromise. Compatibility means "we disagree, but we settle quickly," not "we never argue about anything.”
3. You Share Common Goals and Values
You and your partner should have similar views and goals in life. You want to be on the same page on any future plans you may have. For example, you need to agree on where you want to live, where you might want to be in five years, and how many children you want to have or not have. You and your partner are a great match if you have similar values and morals.
4. You Enjoy Time Away From Each Other
Spending time away from your partner to pursue personal interests or be with friends and family is healthy and necessary in every relationship. No matter how close or how head-over-heels in love you are, you should be able to enjoy some spare time away from your partner without feeling like you are wrong or unfaithful. In a healthy relationship, each person respects the other’s need for boundaries, and closure in other significant platonic relationships.
5. You Don’t Want to Change Them
When you are compatible with someone, you are familiar with their excellent qualities, positives, and quirks, yet you love them the way they are. You support each other's individuality. You feel free to be yourself around them.
Quirks could be little things such as their accent or more significant issues like trouble communicating their needs. You understand and accept each other's quirks, and you don’t seek to change each other. It's like you both make a perfect team and compliment each other.
Wrapping Up
The excitement and emotions of being in a new relationship can be overwhelming. However, you mustn't allow your feelings to cloud your judgment. Compatibility is what makes a relationship thrive. So if you are looking for a life partner, you want to be sure you are compatible.
