The largest study of its kind to date proves that couples have a surprising number of similarities. Researchers discuss the consequences for society – and for the stability of the relationship.
Like smoking weed on the sofa together, you can get closer to each other. And if the other person at the party suddenly reveals himself or herself to be a supporter of the AFD, then you’ll quickly go back to the buffet. In this respect, some of the results that can be found in a new meta-analysis on criteria for choosing a partner are not surprising: According to this, human couples are often similar in their political views – and in their tendency to consume illegal substances.