Yes! I'm very passionate about what I care about. Music, politics, hobbies...I seek partners. I've dated (and married) non like minded and felt very alone.

An interesting observation that I really haven't payed much creed to as I, living in a tRumplican state, really have no expectations of meeting a rational woman in this part of the country. I enjoy music, movies, art, science, history, nature, technology, and a few other things but have a profound dislike of sports as I consider those activities a poor allocation of resources for a populous that should be more concerned with our environment then watching people compete for physical dominance on the game field.

Common interests are pretty important because it gives you common ground to have somethung to talk about.
But equally important is having interests that you don't share. That gives you the prospect of potentially finding new interests that your partner may be into that you may like.

I think keeping your autonomy in a relationship is the real key to keeping it healthy. Overly accommodating creates quite contempt, and animosity. I love sharing time with my girl, but I love my space and interest. I believe being 100% in yourself and wanting someone who is 100% in themselves, you have to have room for them to be able to be themselves. Trust and love.

I prefer common interests in a mate, but I like my friends to be varied and different, it adds spice to life!

Yes, but uncommom interests more so!

Recently this boy i fell hard for told me we are too much alike to ever be together (after he told me he lived me and asked me to move in with him - like same day after??) . too alike to ever be together. The thing is, i feel like we had nothing in common. Still, like i said, i fell hard. Truth be told, i still like him too much. So, he had this perception that was the complete opposite of mine. I think we liked spending time together and enjoyed finding out about each others likes/dislikes.... My favorite people are those with whom i genuinely share interests. But coupling up, in my opinion, doesnt necesarily fit into that constraint. I suppose its how much tolerance folks have for exploration??

My late wife was quite the bridge player,but card games on any type have never held my interest.I'm the type that designs and builds things.

Shared interests is important for me. It's a starting point any kind of relationship. More important, though, is that she be as open to learning my interests as I am to learning hers.

As long as she leaves me be while I'm writing, it's all good. Insert 'The Shining' joke here.

no

Essential!

You gotta talk about something. As the relationship develops, with luck, you get more and more common interests. Not to say you both ought to have the same ones, but it helps to have a couple that you do share, and I believe it's a good thing to have a couple that you don't share.

More than common interests is common values. I'm interested in most anything if it is approached with passion and sincerity. If she doesn't value introspection, keeping fidelity to objectivity as much as possible, joy over fear, and personal responsibility, then we aren't going to get along well no matter how much she loves Ren and Stimpy.

Yes, very when the volley in the conversation is intriguing it makes you want to know more about the other person.

Yes, very. Shared interests and passions are important. Probably around 60% to 70% would be ideal.

Everyone needs their own life. I wouldn’t care to be attached at the hip.

Definitely some shared interests, but there absolutely has to be me time. I may be wrong, (I am about a lot of things) but personal time is essential to any kind of a successful relationship.

I'm like you, I think. Some common interests are important. There are certain things and events I like doing/attending. Live sporting events aren't interesting to me despite liking football (American version). I think attending a football game in-person isn't as good as watching it on TV because on TV they keep you focused on the action and you can see the plays in detail. When viewing it at a distance in the stadium it's much harder to follow the game. Baseball is so slow it's boring. Basketball is decided in the last quarter, most times. LOL! Ok, I've established that I'm not a sports nut. Anyway, I agree that some common interests are good so you can enjoy time doing those things together. And also doing things the other person likes that I've never done is good too. I might discover a new activity I love.

What works best for me, is interests/activities in common, that can be shared. But I also need there to be separate interests and activities, that each can savor alone. Then it's satisfying to come together afterwards and share the different experiences, along with being able to relate to the world as an individual.

Shared recreational activities are a bonding experience for couples. That's why I want a man who also loves hiking.

If there weren't common interests what would make you even want to speak with that person beyond the first time? I mean, once the physical attraction dried up there would be nothing to talk about.

Common interests certainly helps. I find it really cool when a woman likes the same music I do. I love to go to concerts, so that would give us both something to do that we both enjoy. Watching sports and movies is also something I enjoy doing.

As a married couple of 27 years,my late wife would sew or make a quilt while I was nearby on the computer,I'd show her how to use my woodworking power tools,and all the needed safety requirements,when using them. She had her hobbies and interests,and I had mine. It worked out wonderful.

Some common interests are great and it's a way break the ice and create a bond but I don't want a male me. I'd like to even be able to even introduce new interests to him and vice-versa. We need to be our own though not Legion.

After 48 years, I find I have less in common with my partner than when we first became a couple. I believe in life long learning and have embraced a broad spectrum of interests. Although some of these coincide with hers, she has lost interest in some original common ones and has not ventured much in new ones. Sometimes I am saddened by this turn of events, but I still find joy in learning new things. It is still an "until death do you part" situation for me, but I sure miss the great times we had in the beginning of our relationship.