Day 6: Opposites Attract: Fact or Myth?

It is true when they say opposites attract. Elizabeth Rosario, an outgoing, social and Czech mix, and Dylan Solomon, a “lone wolf,” stay at home and Miami born are the perfect example. Elizabeth and Dylan first laid eyes on each other in seventh grade. They both went to the zoo, accompanied by Elizabeth’s twin sister, Nicole. They clicked instantly and soon enough Dylan asked Elizabeth on a double date to the movies and asked her to be his girlfriend in the eighth grade.

“It was so awkward,” Elizabeth said.

After two months, the middle school relationship ended and Dylan was heartbroken. Then came New Years. During ninth grade, feelings between the two quickly began once again after their first New Years kiss. Dylan had beat another guy to the New Year’s Eve kiss and won over Elizabeth’s heart.

“We’re like most of each other’s first experiences. On New Year’s he was my first New Year’s kiss and that’s definitely when the feelings started to kick in again,” Elizabeth said.

Ever since then, the two have been together for three years as of January 25th. They travel across the world frequently and share their favorite moments together, such as walking in Central Park, New York, on the coldest day in history.

“My favorite moment was when we went to New York and it was the coldest day they’ve ever had and we were walking through Central Park. It was snowing and it was just a really perfect moment to be there with her,” Dylan said.

They have also visited Machu Picchu, Peru and plan on traveling to Cancun, Mexico in April. While being together for three years, the two have found each other experiencing their partner’s different interests and activities.

“We always go to Matheson and have a picnic there. We have picnics a lot, and we like to kayak. We eat a lot so we always go to really good places rather than chain restaurants,” Elizabeth said.

So, what’s the secret to a long lasting relationship?

“I think the secret to having a long lasting relationship is no secrets. Its to put everything on the table, you have to put yourself out there and show them who you are, not what other people want you to be. Me and Elizabeth are weird around each other, you have to strive to get to that level and we’ve always been honest with each other. You shouldn’t be embarrassed about yourself. We just accept each other’s weirdness,” Dylan said.

“We accept each other’s differences. We don’t try and change each other. We go along with the flow. You shouldn’t force your expectations of a perfect relationship. You have to find a middle ground. When we fight, we eventually realize that we’re going to have two different opinions so we don’t try and force different opinions on each other so that’s when we have to accept it and understand each other,” Elizabeth said.

How are you guys different?

“I’m really outgoing and very social while Dylan is more stay at home type of person. I have to drag him out to social events and bribe him. We’re different but we make it work,” Elizabeth said.

“Opposite attract but we’re more like puzzle pieces. We fill each other out,” Dylan said.

Do you guys believe in love at first sight?

“No. But Dylan does. I think first you have to get to know them and know their qualities. Its not just lust, it’s everything,” Elizabeth said.

“Yeah, I’m psychic I could do it,” Dylan said.  

What’s the first thing you noticed about her/him?

“The first thing I noticed was that Dylan was a gentlemen. They say chivalry is dead, but with Dylan it’s the opposite,” Elizabeth said.

“I love her squinty eyes. They’re so cute and her chubby cheeks. But also she’s fun to be around. Everyone says she’s the life of the party and she definitely makes my life a party. She never lets things get boring,” Dylan said.

What have you planned for Valentine’s Day?

“Our three year anniversary was January 25th, so we usually do something for Valentines day along with that but we usually go to Matheson and watch the sunset with a picnic,” Elizabeth said.

“Yeah probably just a picnic like always or just do something together we haven’t really planned,” Dylan said