What does compatibility mean, and am I compatible with my partner?

The other day I got to thinking to myself what the meaning of compatibility is, and how do I know if my partner and I are compatible? This posed a very important question in my mind and have since decided to research in to the different areas of compatibility and their individual meanings.

There are 12 major areas of compatibility; physical, intellectual, emotional, financial, autonomy, spiritual, performance, social, communication, sexual, family and general compatibility.

(1) Physical compatibility
The importance you place on attractiveness.

(2) Intellectual compatibility
Educational achievement and interest in culturally enriching activities, general interests.

(3) Emotional compatibility
The importance you place on feelings.

(4) Financial compatibility
How you handle your finances.

(5) Autonomy compatibility
The amount of freedom you both require for personal growth.

(6) Spiritual compatibility
Your belief in a higher being and/or god.

(7) Performance compatibility
The importance of commitment to a career, project or job.

(8) Social compatibility
The amount of time spent alone or with others.

(9) Communication compatibility
Ability to communicate with each other openly and honestly.

(10) Sexual compatibility
Your level of desire and sexual needs.

(11) Family compatibility
Your attitude towards family members and desire to have children.

(12) General compatibility
Your ability to be capable of existing with each other in a harmonious, pleasant and agreeable manner.

Overall, compatibility means that you are both willing to compromise and communicate with one another in an open, kind, honest and affable manner in order to see your relationship working.

Remember that “difficult” relationships can sometimes prove to be the most rewarding and passionate whereas the ‘easier’ relationships can become dull and tediously repetitive. Even though you may either relish the sparks of a “difficult” relationship or prefer a quieter one, the most important factor is that you love the person and they love you.