shared interest
Common ground together
A shared interest is something two or more people both care about or enjoy—a common ground that connects them.
The phrase appears often in contexts of relationship-building or diplomacy: We bonded over a shared interest in vintage motorcycles.
Shared interests form the basis for friendships, alliances, and collaborations.
- collective actionOrganized group pursuit
- joint ventureCollaborative business arrangement
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- communityCollective of connected people
- like-mindedSharing similar opinions
teamwork · artistic collaborations · mutual understanding · knowledge sharing · affinity group · hobby group · fan club · kindred · birds of a feather · club membership · solidarity · shared goals · book clubs · common cause · sports teams · alliance · gaming communities · networking
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- interestcuriosity, fascination, attention, concern, stake
- harmonyharmony, chord, chords, triad, triads
- social actionsinteract, communicate, connect, socialize, engage
- teamworkteamwork, co-op mode, collaborate, team games, assists
- break the iceicebreaker, small talk, greeting, hello, introduction
alignment of goals/concerns
shared interestconflict of interest
Compromised impartiality from competing stakes