Do Opposites Really Attract?

Published: Jan. 29, 2021, 6 p.m.

While many people say \u201copposites attract\u201d, when it comes to choosing a mate, research suggests people who are similar tend to do better in a relationship.\xa0 What\u2019s a word for a well-matched relationship? Homogamosis.

A recent survey of 5000 single people said they would not be able to be in a romantic relationship with someone who didn\u2019t share their political views.\xa0 Studies show we are naturally more attracted to people who are similar to ourselves in appearance, beliefs, and interests.\xa0 It\u2019s no fun hanging out with someone who thinks your hobbies are stupid, right?

However, it turns out that introverts and extroverts make great couples.\xa0 Introverts are typically good listeners and extroverts love to talk.\xa0 Sounds like the perfect marriage to me.\xa0 What\u2019s a word for an unhappy marriage?\xa0 Cagamosis.