Folk wisdom (and even some contemporary research) presents a mixed picture about who we end up finding attractive and compatible as a romantic partner. Do we prefer as dates, mates, and spouses people ...

We are often attracted to others with whom we share an interest, but that attraction may be based on an erroneous belief that such shared interests reflect a deeper and more fundamental ...

Sometimes life's most meaningful relationships grow from the briefest of connections. Like when you go to a party and meet someone wearing your favorite band's T-shirt, or who laughs at the same jokes ...

For generations, the idea that ‘opposites attract’ has been a popular explanation for romantic relationships, suggesting that people are drawn to partners with contrasting personalities, habits, or ...

If attraction were always mutual, it stands to reason that you would always be attracted to the people who are attracted to you and vice versa. However, that's not always the case. Certain factors can ...

A series of Boston University–led studies found people who believe they have a core essence that drives their likes and dislikes were more likely to be drawn to people with similar interests Sometimes ...