"Opposites attract" can succeed

"Opposites attract" can succeed

Do people tend to select romantic partners that are similar to them or opposite to them? For those who choose a partner different to them, will they achieve marital happiness?

The phrase "opposites attract" holds true in many cases. The difference in personalities between two people can act as a spark of attraction. When one person has the traits that the other doesn't and vice versa, these qualities may seem attractive to each other.

However the question that arises is that would one be happy with the differences in the long term? Or more importantly will the relation even last long enough for the wedding bells to toll? Here's where the importance of good communication, understanding and compromises kick in.

When you are an opposite couple, it is necessary that both have an open mind towards being flexible. Being stubborn or rigid in ones belief in such a relationship will certainly undermine the relationship and cause it to tumble. To create a secure, content and promising environment, it is necessary that both people play their parts in making reasonable compromises.

Some questions you must ask yourself in an "Opposite Attracts" relationship are,

Can you live with the differences or would you rather share your time with someone who likes and wants similar things that you do?

What is the foundation of your relationship based on?

Does being opposite create conflicts in your relationship?

What is it about the differences that you find exciting and stimulating?

Are you both great communicators with the ability to compromise?

Do you find that being opposites help compliment the relationship versus bringing conflict?

It isn't necessary that a relationship based on opposite personalities face a dead end. Being opposites can work if they are complimentary to the relationship and both people are open-minded with the ability to compromise when needed.