Miriam Beatson writes: "This woman was walking her dog and decided she could have her morning swim and her morning walk at the same time."
Rom-coms wrong
Would you willingly dive into a romance with someone who has different political and moral values than you? Most of our friendships and relationships to some extent rely on people having almost similar or compatible interests and beliefs. According to science, the "opposites attract" trope trotted out in romantic comedies doesn't hold up. Clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula believes "people who have shared interests, temperaments and all that do tend to be more likely to date". Studies show that friends and romantic partners tend to share core beliefs, values and hobbies. In addition, some suggest that people go for others with similar personalities. New research actually points to opposites repelling. "In a world where social, political, and cultural awareness is much more evident, it is less likely that people will fall for someone who thinks very differently from them."
Apostrophe's matter
