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> including millions of male-female co-parents, engaged pairs, married pairs or cohabitating pairs The study was looking at long term couples which is fair to
by irjustin 3y ago
> including millions of male-female co-parents, engaged pairs, married pairs or cohabitating pairs
The study was looking at long term couples which is fair to do. I believe internally, we all know this - I'm looking for a long term partner with similar desires.
Opposites attract during short term relationships - a lot. There's something "exciting" about it, but long term the excitement doesn't make a healthy relationship, probably the most toxic.
We do the - Marry, Fu__, Kill for a reason. Many times Fu__ turns into Kill given enough time.
The less punchy title would be: Opposites Don't Attract in Long Term Relationships
- kikokikokiko 3y agoTo be fair, for the average male when looking for a quick hookup, it makes no difference if the woman is his "opposite" or not. The only variable that matters is "is she hot or not". Knowing that, it makes perfect sense for the study to focus on long term relationships.
- user_named 3y agoWhy are you singling out males?
- l33t7332273 3y agoI think it’s completely clear in my experience that men are much more willing to throw standards out the window for a hook up.
- kikokikokiko 3y agoBecause I have lived 41 years on this planet and I have experienced how the world works. If we're talking about averages, your average male is waaaay more willing to ignore traits that he dislikes on a female in order to have a one night stand, than the opposite. It's basic evolutionary biology.
- user_named 3y agoYou have no proof and it's not cool
- thfuran 3y agoThe obscenity police are getting scarily good at interpolation these days. You might want to delete your post before it's too late.
- wenc 3y agoWhat about opposites that are complementary? My parents are as different as can be, yet somehow they work well together. Difference is not just difference. There are different kinds of differences.
- Fezzik 3y agoHard disagree. What are some obvious opposites - fat/skinny, smart/dumb, rich/poor, short/tall, crazy/not crazy… does anyone really think the greater the distance between those qualities the stronger the attraction, in any type of relationship? No. Sorry. That is just silly and not born out by anyone’s experience.