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Study Suggests Opposites Don't Attract
Opposites attract, right? Paula Abdul said so, but as it turns out, she may need to rewrite that song! A new study shows that when it comes to finding a long-term partner, people look for others who share similar characteristics.
You Asked: My Boyfriend and I Are Opposites; Should We Break Up?
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend and I have been having some issues for a few years now. He is not attentive, he is an extreme control freak, and he is very judgmental. I am the complete opposite.
Group Therapy: Engaged and in love. With another man?
So. As it goes I was in a relationship with another man I was head over heals for when I met my fiance. We (the first man and I) were two peas in a pod, we both wore many hats, but always seemed to have a matching pair.
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Are You Attracted to Your Opposite?
You might scratch your head when you pass a beauty with a geek (or Paula Abdul with that cartoon cat), but genetics can help to explain the mismatched pairing.
A new study claims that people are subconsciously drawn to partners whose DNA is different from their own. Why?
Dear Poll: Do You Believe That Opposites Attract?
I’m sure we’ve all heard that opposites attract adage. It's true that I’ve seen my share of people come together who seem like polar opposites, but for the most part, people seem to be attracted to people they can talk to about similar interests and experiences. I may not find this particular dating rule of thumb true, but do you?
Dear Poll: Are You More Similar or Different From Your Crush?
We've heard it before, opposites attract. But most relationships begin because both people had a lot in common. So which is it?
What Is Most Attractive About The Opposite Sex?
I know what you are going to say. You can't choose just one body part or trait, it's the whole package, but I beg to differ. The thing that most stands out when I look at a cute boy or girl is their eyes.
More Kids Are Coming Out in Middle School
The middle-school version of ourselves probably had a blurry idea of the adults we would become, but some kids are proving that we knew a lot more about our identities than we thought. With no doubt about who they are attracted to, more and more kids are coming out as gay or bisexual before they make it to high school.
An article in this weekend's New York Times Magazine examines the trend and reveals that many of these kid are coming out before they've ever dated or kissed anyone of either sex.
It's Complicated: How Women Determine Facial Attractiveness
It's no surprise that how women determine facial attractiveness is complicated. Unlike many men who may give a woman's body a once-over, and then look at her face, deeming her attractive or unattractive, women, when checking out a man's face, tend to evaluate it on two levels, according to a study that was just published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
The first level women use to evaluate men's faces is sexual: they zero in on features like the jawbone, cheekbones, and lips.
Meet Matchmaker Amy Andersen, Part II
Yesterday I shared part one of my interview with Amy Andersen, a high-end matchmaker who works with 800 successful singles. Amy tries to bring together young professionals who are interested in finding like-minded, quality matches — all for a price, of course; specifically, her rate is $6,000 for eight matches. In today's installment, Amy talks about modern dating and traditional gender roles.
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