Are you in a relationship where everyone likes to spend their time differently? So is it possible to bridge the gap between completely different entertainment habits? A new trend, party-to-party relationship swapping, is gaining popularity among zoomers (and reveals what that means here), writes Dazed. Let’s understand what it is and how to deal with it (and whether it is necessary).
It is rare for two people in such a situation to enjoy having fun as often. For many couples, partying can become a point of contention when one partner needs stimulation, spontaneity, and social energy while the other rests and recovers at home.
For example, Anna, a 22-year-old from Vancouver who participated in a survey for the article, described her experience this way: “My boyfriend was someone who didn’t like being around people at all, whereas I’m the exact opposite.” So a serious problem arose in their relationship: They had different attitudes about going out together. The couple had been together for six years and Anna at first tried to reconcile and spend more time with the man, but then she started going away without him: “It was very awkward but surprisingly I felt relaxed. I could go out and enjoy evenings without having to persuade him to come with me or worrying about him being uncomfortable.”
If you approach spending time together with curiosity rather than judgment, differences in social rhythm need not lead to a breakdown in the relationship and hinder its potential growth. For those who want to figure out early on whether your social rhythms are compatible, you may want to ask this question: What does your ideal weekend look like? Or how do you usually recover after a long week?
Compatibility does not mean that people should have the same preferences and lifestyle. It depends on how flexible and respectful both people can be. It’s less about partying and more about the expectation that you and your partner will spend time together.
By the way, we have previously written about why spending shared free time can ruin friendships and what to do to avoid it.
Source: People Talk
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