Robin and I are polar opposites. Robin’s birthday is in December and my birthday is in January. She was born in Maine and I was born in Hawaii. The culture that I came from reads and writes in columns and from right to left. Robin’s culture taught her to read and write in horizontal rows form left to right. Robin is an extrovert. I am an introvert. Robin is spontaneous. I have to think things through. I like watching sports. Robin likes watching “Say yes to the dress.” I could say more, but I think I’ve said enough to give you the impression that Robin and I are different—very different. On second thought, let me give you one more detail. That is, Robin and I have recently celebrated our 40th anniversary.
Having said all of the above, I’d like to ask you a few questions. First, with the information that I gave you concerning Robin and myself, is this enough proof for the idea that opposites attract? Second, do you think our personality types are what holds us together?
While you’re reflecting on these questions, let me ask you a few other questions. What happens when you put a Democrat (or Liberal) and a Republican (a Conservative) in the same room to discuss politics? How does it work out when a Christian discusses religion with a Muslim? What do you think the outcome would be of an encounter between polar opposites involving gender, theology, race, and class?
I don’t know what your answers are because you’re over there and I’m over here, but if you’re like me, I think your answers would reflect more on the side of conflict than unity. Here’s my bottom line question. In any situation, what are the ingredients of unity?
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