For the longest time, I believed I had a certain type when it came to romantic relationships, and then I met my boyfriend who is practically the total opposite. Now I almost look back in disgust at what I thought I was interested in.
I would like to preface this by saying this by saying that I don't mean any disrespect to anyone who fits the characteristics that do not suit my ideal partner. Don't panic; I'm sure you're exactly what someone else is looking for.
Previously, I had absolutely zero interest in dating someone who spends a lot of their time going to the gym. Unsurprisingly, this swiftly became one of my favourite things about my boyfriend. It shows commitment, self-discipline, and determination to become the best version of yourself. He also convinced me to start going to the gym with him and I'm always anticipating the next chance to work out. Going together feels like a fun date and I love being able to motivate and learn from one another.
Just because you have an idea of your "type" in your head, doesn't mean you have to completely restrict yourself from getting to know people who don't perfectly fit this dream partner you're envisioning.
One thing I've always stood by is wanting to have similar music taste to my partner: to share favourite songs and artists, go to concerts together, and have silly sing-alongs with each other. However, dating someone who has a polar opposite music taste to you may not always be a bad thing. If you give it a chance, you may find some of your new favourite music. Don't break up though or else you'll never be able to listen to the songs they introduced you to without experiencing pure heartache EVER again...
The point I'm trying to address in this article is that just because you have an idea of your "type" in your head, doesn't mean you have to completely restrict yourself from getting to know people who don't perfectly fit this dream partner you're envisioning. Chances are, you're missing out on some of the best people to enter your life simply because they don't have your preferred eye colour.
