Compromise Between Two Characters

On page 16, the reader begins to see the act of compromise between the two characters. Each character was willing to give up or change something in their life in order to please their significant other. For example, one of the characters was willing to give up a deodorant brand because their significant other described them as smelling like whole foods. In return, their significant other was willing to cover their toes whenever around the other character simply because they hated their toe hair. Neither character was selfish in the idea of making a simple change to satisfy each other. Both characters were open to the idea of giving up something they loved which allowed the characters to tolerate each other longer than if there was no compromise put in place. The author demonstrates how compromise can bind two people together longer as well as being selfless.

The author implies the fact that they met on an online dating site. Both characters are aware of the abnormality of the situation yet they continue on with the act of seeing each other in person. These characters admit to not really engaging in online dating because it made them uncomfortable. There was an understanding between both characters on the awkwardness as well as the rarity of the situation yet they were still willing to meet up with each other. Compromise is being able to step out of your comfort zone for another person in hopes it brings them joy. These characters were able to tolerate the abnormality of the situation in pursue of the chance with love. These characters took a chance on each