FORGET THE 'OPPOSITES ATTRACT' CLICHÉ AND FIND SOMEONE LIKE YOU!

After all, Sharon D’Silva asks, isn’t the ultimate goal to find someone who truly gets’ you?

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We live in a world where the ‘opposites attract’ mantra has long dominated our understanding of love. Take a quick look at pop culture; you’re going to be nodding in agreement. It’s like a rom-com cliché come to life: the mysterious loner drawing the attention of the social butterfly; the bad boy that mothers are always warning you about catching feelings for the overachiever aiming for Harvard; or the shy, quiet bookworm doodling hearts as she tutors the troublemaker who’s always in detention.

But here’s a radical thought: why not flip the script and find someone just like you? Yes, you read that right! Before you dismiss the idea entirely, let me explain: Finding someone like you doesn’t mean looking for your clone or carbon copy. It’s about seeking someone who looks at life the way you do.

Sure, opposites attract – there’s no doubt about it – but here’s the catch: that initial attraction, while thrilling, often comes with a Pandora’s box of differences that, with time, can throw you for a loop and leave you feeling more queasy than exhilarated. Imagine this: you’re a homebody who loves nothing more than curling up with a good book and a cup of tea, while your partner is always seeking the next big adventure.