Mom Vs. Dad

For a couple like my parents who have similar and different characteristics, they are one of those who knows how to complement each other and have a successful and continuing life of marriage.

My parents are similar people, at the very least compatible. There are many things in which they are alike, they share the same opinions on school and grades, needs and wants, health, discipline and house rules. They both make sure that I get to the best school and have a proper and adequate education. They want me to give my best on everything, to pursue my dreams in life. How was my day and whether we do or don’t have things to accomplish is the first thing I would hear after coming home from school. They’re both wise. They both know how to prioritize and know the difference between needs and wants of the family. Whenever I need help with basic things in life, they always gave me a positive answer. For example, whenever I need help financially for my school project, they easily gave me money without hesitation. Nutrition and hygiene are the things they value the most for the family’s health. Both my parents change their lifestyle in the previous months as both of them attended various health seminars. They provide us the nutrition we needed. And when you happened to visit our house, one thing you’ll probably notice is the cleanliness and organization of it for both are allergic to dirt. When it comes to discipline, I must say they’re quiet strict. They set curfew if we’re about to go somewhere without their guidance like going out together with friends. Oftentimes, I received a lot of calls from my parents if I’m not yet home at night. And lastly, they both practiced us on doing house chores by distributing equal tasks on everyday basis. They want us to be independent that’s why we don’t have any helper in at home.

Although my parents usually agree with each other, they are different in personalities. The obvious difference is that while my mother is quite talkative, even gregarious, my father isn’t keen on talking too much. My father prefers to listen to people and doesn’t like making too many comments. It doesn’t mean that he doesn’t like talking, but he talks when it is necessary. Also he is very open-minded and never asks me too many questions about my decisions, my activities. On the other hand, my mum asks everything, what I did, where I was and with whom, why I was there. She interferes with everything and is curious. Getting along with her is totally an easy thing which is a total opposite when it comes to my father.

Another thing that they differ is their decision-making process. When I ask my parents something, I usually get the answer I want. But, there are some differences in that. When I ask my dad something, he usually says “yes” literally to everything I ask so I can’t really count on him whether I made a good choice or not. But my mom is different. When I ask my mom about something, she usually thinks about it and tells me the answer and the reason why she said it. So, even if I really don’t like my mom’s answer, at least I always understand the reason why she said it. She is my adviser, even when it comes to friendship or love. At some point, she would tell me some experiences of her own to make it more realistic. I’m more comfortable with my mom, maybe because we’re both woman.

In conclusion, my parents are like the same person, but on a different level, they are completely different people. My dad is a listener, while my mom is the speaker. My dad spoils us, while my mom wants us to think wisely on everything. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it just shows how different people are. The way situations turn out between the two greatly depends on how well each person decides to handle it.