"I suspect the best situation would be that of a prepper couple that has the common goals, mindset and vision in place with respect to family - while simultaneously being in love.........and prepping together."

That may be an elusive thing but who is going to argue with that ? Big sigh.

Finding the right mate can hinder your prepping endeavors or double them. I suspect the best situation would be that of a prepper couple that has the common goals, mindset and vision in place with respect to family - while simultaneously being in love.........and prepping together.

Thoughts?

I couldn't agree more. I would love to find a life partner, one with whom I can share love and who will love my kids, but also one who shares the same ideals and concerns about the world that I have, one who will be a partner in prepping, so we can build a strong life together no matter what is coming down the pipe. Alas, I can only hope I meet him as I begin to take more instruction in various skills, such as archery and getting my ham radio license.

I have been in angst before where my partner never agreed with much of anything I wanted to do prepping and I felt stifled ,I had to guard myself and could not share freely and it forced me to hold back on taking action on things as simple as having a laying flock of chickens . And I have been on the other side of the coin where I was in love with a person who was a prepper and totally understood that instinct . Even though that was just one facet of many , for me it seems so much trust, hope, contentment rests on being aligned , it is almost like prepping is basic and instinctual so needs to find compatibility. I have no idea how people compromise and live with a partner they have to sort of prep around or conceal their thoughts and actions. I have known a few other prepper couples who have split too, but not over the mutual penchant they shared for prepping.
I think living power has the right idea , that in the course of her regular lifestyle she may find that person who fills her wish list. I find the older and more established I am the less I will sacrifice or compromise which is why I stated that win win relationship is elusive , that may only apply to me, so I wish you guys good luck !

I am married to a non prepper. He tolerates it well. 😉 I do the bulk of the work. He is fine with the idea of prepping for local emergencies like power outages and evacuations but that's as far as he is willing to go. His idea of an evacuation is going to a hotel or shelter and doesn't understand why I stock water. He doesn't believe in becoming self sufficient. I have to keep my prepping low key and pick my battles. I have to make sure I can justify (in his thinking) why we need something, and he views a lot of what I do as hobbies. I work with what I got! I feel it has slowed my progress for prepping but as I see it, we are more prepared than most people so it doesn't bug me. We were together before I activly started to prep and since I love the big lug I prep for him.

I guess, Im one of the lucky few. Me and Mrs C5 mainly hooked up as a strategic alliance

"I suspect the best situation would be that of a prepper couple that has the common goals, mindset and vision in place with respect to family - while simultaneously being in love.........and prepping together."

This pretty much sums up my and my wonderful man in a nutshell.. Could not have said it better myself!

I find the older and more established I am the less I will sacrifice or compromise which is why I stated that win win relationship is elusive , that may only apply to me, so I wish you guys good luck !

This is me as well, particularly since I've already been through one marriage. I would like a good number of years with a partner, which means I'm not into dating for the sake of it or messing around with someone who might or might not be the right person. Want to be certain it is a good match early on if possible. We can take as much time as we want getting to know each other and developing our relationship once we know we click. I know this might seem idealistic and in the end whatever happens, happens. Only time will tell 🙂

I could say something about my former spouse's attitude on "prepping" ....
Luckily we always had a good sized pantry and she liked camping.

That being said, I like the "strategic alliance" idea.
Now to find a lady who would like to shack up in the country-side ....

I know there are single women in the rural Edmonton area here but I'm hesitant to walk into another long-term relationship.
I've come to enjoy my "bachelor" status over the recent years.
But I could be persuaded ....

There appears to be a few single preppers out there. Essentially looking for the same thing - a prepper partner. Has anyone given any thought to a singles forum/topic. Closed to the general public and open to (upon request) members only. Just a thought.

But I could be persuaded ....

sounds like me...just never seem to have enough time to get out and find a prepper wife.
could always wait for the sthtf then have a bunch knocking on my door 🙄

I have to admit that I have come & gone from this thread several times trying to decide if I would add to it.

I think that a "couple" does not have to be husband & wife in the traditional sense. I think that 2 close friends may in work better in some cases unless you are lucky like FG, C5, Denob, Anita....ok there are a lot on here that have managed to find a great match. 😳 It is my belief that when you "go looking" for a mate rather then a friend it doesn't work well. My ex is slowly understanding the stuff that I do in the way of food storage but has always loved the old skills that a prepper should have. My friendship with my ex is as strong as it was when we met. Between the 2 of us we have most of the skills that I think we would need if the SHTF.

Now I just have to convince him that if the SHTF that we should work together as a team.

You are right about couples not having to mean "couples" in the traditional sense. One of the reasons I became part of this forum was because I am lone prepper, and realized that connecting with others was the smart thing to do. Networking is the next best thing to having a prepper mate. Nevertheless, having someone by my side to share ideas/complement our skills would still be my preferred choice. Preppers couples/families have a bond that would be difficult to match in any network. Oldschool, while you may not be a couple in the traditional sense, the fact that your friendship with your ex is still strong is testament to a bond not easily broken and should the SHTF, I would bet you would work together - no question.