Opposites Can Attract But Similarity Brings Stability
Psychology Today | 06.11.2026 23:33
Media narratives, pop songs, and prevalent cultural beliefs gesture to the notion that “opposites attract” in romantic relationships. But is there any evidence that this is the case? In a systematic review of 199 peer-reviewed studies, Horwitz and colleagues (2023) showed that partners in couple relationships have up to 89% of their core traits and values in common. The most significant overlapping traits included educational attainment and substance use. What else do partners tend to share?
