OYF143: When Introverts Marry Extroverts




The Marriage Podcast for Smart People show

Summary: Marriages where one of you is an introvert and one of you is an extrovert can present their own unique challenges. How do you spend your leisure time? How do you manage conflict, make decisions and organize your lives?<br> <br> Luckily, research shows that not only are introvert/extrovert marriages very common, they're also just as likely to be happy as marriages where the spouses are similar. There may be some differences and potential areas for difficulty, such as introverts needing to make sure their spouse knows they are valued, and extroverts making sure they don't dominate conflict, but overall there's no reason these marriages can't be thriving and passionate.<br> <br> Having a successful introvert/extrovert marriage is all about give and take, and learning to understand how you and your spouse think differently in different situations. It's also about seeing your differences as an opportunity for growth and complementing each other rather than as obstacles to overcome.