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1 / 4 of coupled-up Americans say their associate is their “polar opposite.”
That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans in a relationship or married, which discovered that 26% consider their associate is the exact opposite of them.
The survey explored how many really consider that opposites entice, discovering that the bulk do (73%), with ladies being more doubtless to (74% vs. 69%).
Further, the survey performed by Talker Research for LELO discovered that 65% consider the “opposites attract” idea applies to them and their associate.
Respondents had been cut up by character indicators, discovering that introverts have a tendency to choose extroverts (58%), and extroverts have a tendency to choose introverts (55%).
1 / 4 of coupled-up Americans say their associate is their “polar opposite.” Mauro Grigollo Photographer/Stocksy – stock.adobe.com
The stars have one thing to say, too. Aries, Libras, and Scorpios are likeliest to consider that opposites entice (76% each), while Tauruses are the most skeptical (16%).
Geminis had been doubtless to prioritize wanting for somebody different from them (25%), but the indicators most doubtless to really date their reverse are Tauruses (14%), Libras (11%), and Sagittariuses (10%).
On the other hand, those most doubtless to date within their own signal are Capricorns (16%) and Cancers (11%).
Although respondents swear by the science of “opposites attract,” practically half admit that they had been wanting for somebody with more similarities when they had been looking out for their associate (47%), while just 21% had been wanting for the alternative.
Further, the survey discovered that 65% consider the “opposites attract” idea applies to them and their associate. LELO / SWNS
On average, Americans consider that two people ought to share 54% of similarities in order for a relationship to achieve success.
Respondents particularly share core values (58%), household and future targets (54%), and relationship boundaries (48%) with their associate — and voted these the top three to have similarities in.
Where they have an inclination to have the fewest similarities are profession targets (16%), fitness and health (19%), and hobbies (22%); just 22% suppose it’s important to have related inappropriate needs.
Those surveyed want that their associate shared more similarities in their love language (22%), leisure preferences (21%), and hobbies (21%); one in 5 want their inappropriate needs had been more aligned (18%).
On average, Americans consider that two people ought to share 54% of similarities in order for a relationship to achieve success. LELO / SWNS
“The enduring question of whether opposites attract is often highlighted in romantic narratives, leading to the misconception that differing personalities are essential for a successful relationship. However, long-term experience suggests that shared similarities, coupled with open communication and honesty, particularly in intimate matters, are the true foundations of stronger, healthier relationships,” says Luka Matutinovec, the chief advertising and marketing officer of inappropriate wellness model, LELO.
This still has time to change: A 3rd of respondents said that it initially felt like they and their associate had been more different than one another (32%), but 60% said they share more similarities than variations now.
Three-quarters of those surveyed said their associate launched them to new issues that they never would have tried without them.
Even where they differ, eight in 10 said their associate’s variations full them, and vice versa (77%).
Their associate shines in areas that they don’t — like car upkeep (35%), being useful at home (23%), saving money (18%), wrapping items (14%), and cooking (14%).
Eight in 10 said their associate’s variations full them, and vice versa, according to the survey. LELO / SWNS
Despite their variations, most respondents can’t think about life without their associate anymore (84%) — including a majority of those who say their associate is their reverse (86%).
“When talking about differences (or similarities) between partners, it’s interesting to note that 47% of respondents believe that variations in sex toy preferences could lead to a more exciting intimate life. This just serves to prove that in all aspects, even when it comes to a thing like deciding on the toy the couple will use together, birds of a feather do flock together,” said Matutinovic.
How Respondents and Their Partners Fit into “Opposites Attract”:
I’m social and extroverted and he’s shy and introverted
I like to be lively but my spouse is a sofa potato
My associate is critical and I’m tremendous pleasant with everybody
He likes to sleep in a messy mattress with heaps of covers and I like a neat mattress with less covers
My husband may be very calm, nothing upsets him and I’m the entire reverse: I get mad in a short time
I’m a large worrier and he’s the alternative
My husband loves all varieties of food, I have a very restricted palate
I’m a evening owl and he’s a morning individual
Respondents had been cut up by character indicators, discovering that introverts have a tendency to choose extroverts, and extroverts have a tendency to choose introverts. SWNS
My associate loves quiet nights in, while I take pleasure in going out and socializing
I’m very calm and like a plan and my husband is spontaneous and carefree
My husband appears at short-term plans, while I have a tendency to look at long-term planning
He loves the mountains and hates the seashore. I like the seashore and select it over the mountains
He’s a nation boy and I’m a metropolis lady
Survey methodology:
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans in a relationship; the survey was commissioned by LELO and administered and performed online by Talker Research between Sep. 18 and Sep. 24, 2025.
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