My wife-to-be isn't really "outdoorsey". She said she would camp at a campsite as long as there was bathroom facilities.

But you know what? That's ok. The important thing is that she supports my interests. She got me a gym membership to condition for a big hike in the future. She has bought me gift certificates to outfitters for birthdays and Christmas, and she helps me bargain hunt for good deals on hiking/backpacking gear and apparel.

She's a great mother and a great woman. Yeah, she may not care to do much hiking with me, but I also don't share interests with her. But I do support her in any interests she has.

I don't particularly care to go with her to outlet malls, but instead I offer to watch our son so she can go with her girlfriends.

Supporting eachothers interests and goals keeps the relationship strong.


Tom