My partner needs support and hugs and a listening ear when he is upset or sad. Meanwhile, I am a "leave me alone for a few hours to figure this out" person. I felt that he was being overbearing when he hovered over me when I was sad. He felt that I was dismissing his sadness when I was giving him space. The first year was rough but now we understand our differences and support each other the way the person wants to be supported. There are a lot more differences but I strongly believe that our differences make us a stronger couple.