It’s important to have at least one shared goal in a relationship. When you’re working together in partnership with a purpose, it keeps you focused and connected. Problems always develop when two people are going in two very different directions, with no shared purpose in mind.
So true. While you're free to follow your own pursuits and enjoy your own interests, it would be great if you could actually share a common bond and goal with your partner as that would help keep you invested in each other.