The decision of selecting a husband or a wife is one of the most important decisions that a person has to ever take. But while selecting one, there’s this most common confusion among young adults, that should they marry someone who matches them in every aspect, or rather should they go for someone who has a different taste, lifestyle, habits, and/or personality.
According to experts, having ‘right similarities’ is what proves to be beneficial for a relationship. These ‘right similarities’ make a default ‘checklist’ in people’s minds, and these similarities alone form the sole basis of initial attraction among people.
Also, according to several surveys, the most important similarity that people seek in their partner is matching core values. People do get attracted towards a person who shares same values as theirs’, as that is very important to lead a balanced life.
Following are the other similarities that people get attracted towards from the viewpoint of a spouse (Exceptions are always there!):
Physical attractiveness: People do seek a level of attractiveness similar to theirs’. The beast may though look for the beauty, but not vice-versa. If somebody attractive is being pursued by someone who’s not so attractive, there are lesser chances of the relationship turning out successful.
Education: There are fewer chances of an educated person being attracted to a stupid person. People look for a level of intelligence and smartness that matches their own. It is important that the two people can at least sit together, talk, and share their views in a way comprehending to each other.
There are many other factors which have an impact on the attraction between two people. While having something common might be attractive for one person, it may not be for another. It depends from person to person and the qualities that they are looking for and are compatible with.