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Old Jun 26, 2018, 09:23 AM
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My fiance and I have been together for 2&1/2 years, and recently some doubts about the relationship have been occurring for me, which I think may be related to taking the next step because we are newly engaged. I'm trying to learn how to completely accept him for who he is rather than wishing he was a bit different.

This is most evident in how I am a very emotionally-minded person, and he is all about logic and facts. For instance, I seek out experiences, books, movies, memories, etc that evoke certain emotions in myself. I am highly intuitive and sensitive, and find meaning in life through my feelings. I also have a strong desire to share my feelings with others through artistic expression or deep conversations. My fiance describes himself as more emotionally "flat," although he does tell me of his emotions on a regular basis, cried during our engagement, says he loves me regularly, can be uninhibitedly and playfully happy, etc. He does engage in deep conversations, but almost in a detached, objective way. He most often speaks about very practical things, and does not really have passions in life. If it helps to know our Myers Briggs types, I am an INFJ and he is an INTJ.

My doubts are centering around the thought that I have always imagined growing up that my "ideal" partner would be able to understand my intense emotions, would find them fascinating or beautiful even. What if I can't connect with my partner on as deep and as intense of a level as I would with someone else? What if he will never be able to understand me completely, and therefore fully appreciate my inner soul? I feel connected to him currently, but not as deeply as I have imagined, although I'm unsure if I'm expecting too much from relationships due to learned idealism about the perfect connection.

My questions are:
1. How can I accept him fully for being more logical? What are some steps to take/thoughts to remind myself of if I find myself wishing he was more emotional like me?
2. Does anyone have experience in a relationship where you are opposites in this way? How do you communicate/understand/connect with each other?
3. In general, how do you accept differences or lack of fantasy qualities in your relationship?

Thank you so much for your help!