226- OK, DO OPPOSITE'S, ACCORDING To An AGE'S OLD FOLK TALE, ATTRACT?....

Generally...NOT! According in an indepth study of nearly 800 members of a recently published Psychology journal, twosomes did show a correlation preference for those with a like personality, with an average of more than half choosing traits openness, agreeability, being an extravert and possessing a conscientiousness about goals and attitudes.
An earlier study in 2005 also revealed that similar personalitites were more important in other traits like religion, values and even attitudes in general.
Note...what a person SAY they want in a preference often does not match up with what they ACTUALLY choose in forming a satisfying union!
The conclusions in that earlier study also noted that "opposite" attractions often did not mature into serious intimate relationships. And, if "opposites" do mature a bit, those involved tended to end the relationships earlier than expected.
Here again, in an earlier BLOG in "the squire's way", what women generally wanted in a relationship often did not match what the male gender was searching for...a definite gender gap in American society. Oh, what generally did most women want from a guy? Emotional stability...conscientiousness...outgoing. These traits, of course, add up to...investing in a family with children!
As always, YOU read and listen and decide for yourself!