Does the idea that opposites attract actually apply to real-life romances? New research suggests that a lot of Americans think it does, and some of their relationships are living proof.
According to a survey of 2-thousand coupled-up U.S. adults, nearly three-quarters (73%) truly believe that opposites attract.
- Women are more likely to believe this than men (74% versus 69%).
- Almost two-thirds (65%) believe that the “opposites-attract” theory applies to them and their partner.
- A quarter take it one step further, saying their partner is their “polar opposite.”
- It turns out, introverts tend to prefer extroverts (58%) and extroverts tend to prefer introverts (55%).
- On average, Americans believe that a couple should share 54% of similarities for a relationship to be successful.
- Respondents say the top similarities partners need to share are core values (58%), family and future goals (54%) and relationship boundaries (48%).
- Sharing career goals (16%), fitness and health (19%), and hobbies are less essential,
- And only 22% think it’s important to have similar sexual desires.
- People admit they wish their partner shared more similarities in their love language (22%), entertainment preferences (21%), and hobbies (21%).
- Some couples become less like opposites over time, as 60% say they now share more similarities with their partner than differences.
- No matter how opposite they are, 77% say their partner’s differences complete them.
- And despite their differences, 84% can’t imagine living life without their partner.
Source: Talker