Does music taste affect dating?

Pet_Sounds · 03-23-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Apparently yes because my wife and I have completely different tastes in music.

That actually surprises me, since you seem to listen to and enjoy pretty much every genre. What sort of stuff does she like?

HellCell · 03-23-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Apparently yes because my wife and I have completely different tastes in music.

Just fine. Just because I'm really into music doesn't mean I demand everyone around me be into it the way I am.

Could you tell me what other redeeming qualities that kept the relationship going?
What happens when you go on a road trip? Do you compromise and play the most neutral radio station. Is it silent?
Cause I hate driving, but music is my carrot on the stick to get me going.

HellCell · 03-23-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

There's actually a dating site which helps make matches based on taste in music:

Meet new people. Discover new music - Tastebuds

That's something to think about. I'll look into that if traditional methods don't work.

**Goofle** · 03-23-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HellCell

Could you tell me what other redeeming qualities that kept the relationship going?
What happens when you go on a road trip? Do you compromise and play the most neutral radio station. Is it silent?
Cause I hate driving, but music is my carrot on the stick to get me going.

She must be a good cook because I can't think of anything else besides liking grindcore that could make you fall in love with someone.

Black Francis · 03-23-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

There's actually a dating site which helps make matches based on taste in music:

Meet new people. Discover new music - Tastebuds

And guess who's joining up?

<--------- This sucka.

HellCell · 03-23-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

She must be a good cook because I can't think of anything else besides liking grindcore that could make you fall in love with someone.

I didn't think about that, but a good cook is tempting. I can cook my own stuff if it came down to it.
I could gain some weight and that'll be a good start.

**Janszoon** · 03-23-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pet_Sounds

That actually surprises me, since you seem to listen to and enjoy pretty much every genre. What sort of stuff does she like?

Soft rock, R&B, gospel and various pop music. I mean I can find things I like in any of those categories but they're definitely not my top choices.

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Originally Posted by HellCell

Could you tell me what other redeeming qualities that kept the relationship going?

Um... the fact that I love her and that she's a kind, intelligent, open-minded, generous, fun, loyal, loving, attractive woman who I enjoy being with.

Having a similar taste in music may be one little thing you can share together but it isn't the sort of thing that's going to keep the relationship going through the trials and tribulations of life.

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Originally Posted by HellCell

What happens when you go on a road trip? Do you compromise and play the most neutral radio station. Is it silent?
Cause I hate driving, but music is my carrot on the stick to get me going.

Whoever's driving gets to pick the music.

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Originally Posted by Goofle

She must be a good cook because I can't think of anything else besides liking grindcore that could make you fall in love with someone.

RoxyRollah · 03-23-2015, 10:30 PM

Aww Janszy thats really sweet brother.Your woman is lucky.Do right by her.

Unless of course its The Eagles hour on a road trip.Then pull over and drive yourself.

Ninetales · 03-23-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HellCell

If not music then what else? There's got to be some sort of common ground. Let me go down the litany.

1. Bad music taste (Okay, you're boring)
2. Doesn't like video games (Okay, you're really boring)
3. Never cared for digimon, pokemon, or yugioh (where's your soul?)
4. Hates skateboarding (you suck)
5. Doesn't watch Youtube or if so watches boring crap like makeup tutorials (Oh my gawd)
At this point you better be at least 8.5/10 in looks or GTFO.

So my question is, at what point is it a dealbreaker to you? Lack of commonground in music is a big strike, but can be compensated (maybe).

this is so strangely scientific. like do you just ask these 5 questions on the first date and keep a checklist to make sure youre adequately compatible?

the dealbreaker for me is easy: I stop wanting to spend time with them. ive never been the sort of person to mentally shortchange someone because they don't like everything I do. the last girl I dated didn't like sports and we never really talked about music and we somehow made it work (or atleast that wasn't the reason it ended) despite those being the biggest forms of entertainment in my life. I don't have criteria like that that determine why I like someone, it just happens.

also I fail almost all of your criteria, guess we cant date

**Janszoon** · 03-23-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyRollah

Aww Janszy thats really sweet brother.Your woman is lucky.Do right by her.

Unless of course its The Eagles hour on a road trip.Then pull over and drive yourself.

Hey, nothing wrong with The Eagles.