How to Find Common Interests With Spouse (And Re-Spark Your Chemistry)

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A marriage is a wonderful union of two people who love each other. Nowhere does it say that you have to have much in common to fall in love. But it is important that you find activities that they can do together to help strengthen your connection.

Hi, my name is Brad Browning and welcome to my YouTube channel. I’m a relationship coach and marriage expert from Vancouver, Canada… and you may recognize me from my best-selling “Mend the Marriage” program. Today I want to talk to you about how to find shared interests with your spouse and spice up your marriage.

Many people seem to think that a husband and wife are going to have the same interests, but that just isn’t true. In fact, it's a common theme for many married couples to have completely opposite interests. For example, he likes to do "guy stuff," like watch sports or play video games. She likes "girly stuff," like scrapbooking or baking. When it comes to movies, he's a fan of action packed thrillers, while she loves romantic comedies. And on it goes.

Certainly, some of these activities speak to the natural differences between males and females, and there's nothing wrong with husbands and wives having different interests based on their unique personalities and experiences. Just because you’re married doesn’t mean that you should have to be a chameleon to your partner’s interests.

At the same time, you don’t want to let your interests veer too far. When husbands and wives get too caught up in "doing their own thing," they are missing out on critical opportunities to connect with each other. In fact, developing common interests and hobbies can not only decrease conflict in a marriage, but it will also strengthen the idea that you and your spouse are a team. As a result of having common hobbies, couples can deepen their sense of intimacy, connection, and especially friendship.

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