But Charles and I can appreciate and empathize with each other's experiences because we share them. Betty and Charles met over three decades ago in a WCC golf class. Soon they were taking short trips together with friends. During their engagement, they were students together while they worked on their masters degrees at the University of Michigan. You've got to know someone before you commit to see if you have common interests.
Similar interests makes for a better, long-lasting relationship.
Life also has to be fun. If you're too serious you stumble. Gardening, cooking, and entertaining are other areas in which you'll find the two working in tandem.