Should couples have shared hobbies, or is it fine to have separate interests?

It’s perfectly fine to have separate interests. Shared hobbies help in bonding, but individuality keeps the relationship balanced. Having separate hobbies means both people can bring fresh energy and stories to the relationship.

In my marriage, shared hobbies like cooking together brought us closer. But I also enjoy football, which she doesn’t. We mix both: some activities together, some apart. That keeps harmony.