My latest 23andMe post is up:
My husband and I have a lot in common: a twisted sense of humor, similar values, similar taste in movies, music, travel venues, and even clothing. But in one area we’re very different. While I tend to react to life changes, disappointing news or life’s many stressors with an “Everything will be just fine!” attitude, his usual initial reaction is far more gloomy and defeatist.
Generally we’re able to come around to a similar conclusion at the end: I tend to become a little more realistic that, while things may indeed turn out just fine, I should probably prepare for other possibilities. And he comes to realize that, while it may indeed be the end of the world, it’s probably a little too early to make that assumption.
But why do we come at things from such different perspectives to begin with?
Read the rest at 23andMe. (Remember, you’ll need to create a username to participate in the 23andMe Pregnancy Community, but it’s free, easy, and you can take fun surveys, track your pregnancy and/or contribute to important research.)
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