I guess there’s a realistic and unreasonable views of this topic. 
Assuming the other person’s interests aren’t similar, this could be a challenge. Not having the same interests could already be a disadvantage on many levels. However, this can be beneficial if the other person is open-minded and willing to satisfy their partner’s tastes. If they don’t, it’s an uphill battle to the end. 
Otherwise, if they are having same interests and tastes, this could well be just right, to certain degree. Meaning, they can understand your likes, share time and space on this matter. A good thing right? 
The point I’m trying to make, is that idk whatsoever what’s better, but as long as both partners are willing to understand and work things out … getting to know your partner’s business is already a challenge as is. 
I took my latest date to watch an anime movie, hasn’t gone past that. We’re both interested in Asian culture. She took Korean language and I did Japanese. She’s more into K-pop, I’m more into J-rock, we both like Asian cuisine and both are natural Spanish speakers. I’m aiding on her English skills. We don’t know each other nowhere near 5%, because we haven’t been able to get to that level of communication. 
There was other woman who was more understanding of my music and tastes, despite not being hers. However, she was hopeful to return with her ex and she did. 
With my ex-fiance, it was “toxic” because are our tastes differ from the beginning. She only wanted to like my things to be more likable and involved with me. I did the same, but in the end, that didn’t work. Many reasons, but it shouldn’t be forced. Won’t go anywhere that way. 
Probably, I’m blabbing too much, but I felt I had to let it out. Whoever likes, will accept you as you are. 
?
