Relationships require people to connect on many compatibility levels. The erroneous belief that "opposites attract" holds true for forming enduring relationships is, in reality, little more than wishful thinking. Attracting opposites, incompatible in a number of areas, often fail to endure the reality of everyday life and commitment.
Relationships based solely on the "opposites attract" phenomenon will, predictably, experience painful consequences. Since maintaining a successful relationship is dependent upon compatibility in areas of personality, belief system, friends and family, communication, finance, education, health and nutrition, and need system, attraction toward someone can be more of a burden than a bonus.
James W. Dansby, Sr., is a retired business owner, corporate manager, business consultant, and educator. His immediate family consists of my wife, Julie Ann, and their two children, Jasmine Adlene and Joshua Wade.
His educational background includes: B. A. Degree, Government and French (Texas Southern University); M. A. Degree, Education/Teaching (Pacific Lutheran University); M.B.A. Degree, Business Management (Pepperdine University); and doctoral program, Business/ Economics (Washington State University).
Professional experiences include: public and private school teacher; college and university instructor; corporate vice president; director, technical training institute; education coordinator, corrections facility; and President/CEO, management and consulting firm.