What a beautiful metaphor :) This is exactly what happened to me! My girlfriend is so different to me and "from the outside" it looks like I wouldn't chose someone like her, but here we are - the most loving, safe and healthy relationship I have ever had.

You were one of the first writers I read on Medium :) and I am so happy for you that you are following your intuition and your heart. I wish you much success and most of all happiness on that path.