One of the most important questions people should be asking themselves, and which they don’t are your health goals in alignment with your partner? We are talking about sharing a lifestyle and not just a home, which makes it extremely vital for your health and lifestyle goals to be in sync with your other half. What are your partner’s primary lifestyle habits? How would you describe their lifestyle in a few words? Healthy, responsible and fit? Or carefree and inactive? Are they conscious about nutrition and eating right or do they eat anything that's put in their plate?
Fitness and An Active Lifestyle
What is your partner’s take on fitness and leading an active lifestyle? Do they inspire you to lead a fitter and healthier lifestyle by example? Do they have a regular and consistent fitness routine that they take time out for? Do they play a sport or frequently participate in outdoor activities such as cycling? Even if they are hard pressed for time, are they absolutely committed even to uncomplicated fitness routines like enjoying a morning walk or hitting the gymnasium post work?
Are they adventure sport freaks? Are they a part of a local team or participate regularly in sporting events? Are they trained in a specific physical activity such as martial arts or aerobics? Do you find people admiring their commitment to fitness and taking tips about staying fit from them? If mostly yes, your partner is more likely to inspire you to stay active and fit as well.
A survey on gym freaks in Washington D.C. and Boston discovered that almost half of the respondents had partners who were of the opinion that their gym routines are unnecessary. The same survey also revealed that if your partner doesn’t support you in your fitness goals, you are less likely to stick to your fitness objectives.
If you are with someone who is excessively conscious about what they eat and do, you may end up feeling guilty about your own occasional skipped fitness routines and binge eating. The good part is, you may start emulating your partners fitness lifestyle even if you have always been lax about it. Can you live with someone who is obsessed with their fitness goals and drives you to lead a fitter and more active lifestyle? Do they drive you to look and feel better about yourself in a more positive and non-condescending manner?
Do they pass subtle hints in a way that suggests you lead a more active lifestyle or do they say it in a more offensive manner? There is a difference between, "we should both try and workout together. It’d be real fun and good for us too” and "you need to keep your weight in check by working out regularly.” The former indicates they want you to share their fitness goals,while the latter appears to originate from a feeling of dissatisfaction.
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