Yin & Yang
Does it feel like you and your bae are from different planets? Well, opposites attract, just like in the new Securex Active Hygiene Soap.
'HE LIKES CHILLING. I LIKE THE OUTDOORS'
My husband and I have been married for 10 years, but we still fight over who gets to use the bathroom first in the morning. It’s absurd, but I think the arguments keep our relationship going! I remember the first time I laid met him – one rainy day the bus was late so he offered me his jacket to put over my head. We locked eyes and had an emotional connection. He even waited with me until the bus arrived. The next morning, we exchanged numbers and 20 years later here we are, happily married. He loves music, while I prefer to read in silence. However, I love the outdoors, and he's a homebody. I’m just grateful for our differences, and the connection we have is more significant than any common interest.
CULTURE CLASH
I met my boyfriend two years ago while grocery shopping. When I became his wife, his culture became a big part of my life. When you are in a relationship, you sometimes need to give up on your own culture and adjust to that of someone else. But this is easier said than done. My boyfriend is Xhosa and I’m Sotho. I’m not interested in the long skirt and doek combo. But, to make this love work, I gave it a go. The more I learnt about his culture, the easier it was for me to understand him. In return, he loves my traditional food so I always try to prepare it for him. Our cultural differences deepens our connection. They don’t have to define your relationship. My husband and I are perfect for each other.
SHY INTROVERT AND CHATTERBOX
My sister was friends with my husband’s aunt so one day he overheard them talking about me and insisted on seeing my pictures. The first thing he said to my sister was “I want to marry your little sister!”. He still loves telling that story to anyone who’s willing to listen. My sister told me about him. I didn’t pay any attention to it at first but he was so persistent. I finally gave in and agreed to go on a date with him. We had a great conversation on our first date and connected right away. Two months into the relationship, he promised to marry me and a year later we did it. We’ve been happily married for three years now. To my surprise, it turned out he wasn’t this straight talker that I met on our first date – he’s actually shy and introvert. I’m the total opposite! I’m very talkative. He sees the world way differently from me and that’s the best part about our relationship. I really believe in the saying that ‘opposite attracts’.