Some people think opposites do attract. While you may experience physical attraction to a person who is quite different from yourself, it is generally better to date someone that possesses your common goals and interests.

If you like to go out on the weekends, it would be better for you to find someone that does the same. Often, people are mesmerized by looks and occasionally forget to evaluate their compatibility. Do not fall victim to this alluring trap. It can lead to a destructive breakup that could have been avoided from the beginning. Strive to meet people you can agree with on several important issues, including religion, family, and politics. It is rare you can change someone's faith or politics, or turn a party person into a home sitter. In my personal opinion, it is not worth your time nor energy to attempt to mold someone into what you want the individual to be.

Always looks for signs that you and your dating partner lack common ground. Nobody wants to feel he or she is taken for granted. This generally occurs, if you do not establish what similar interests you have in common. Be careful with the other person's feelings and emotions. Learn to communicate with one another in a productive manner, so that at least a friendship can be kept intact.

I am not saying that opposites cannot work in a dating relationship. However, this is a new era of dating, and most people do not want to make that type of commitment. That is part of the reason why the divorce rate in America is so high. Just find yourself someone with common goals as yourself and hope for the best.

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