Science Findings On Why Some Married Couples Look Alike
“When subjects were asked to rate the portrayed people for attractiveness, they usually picked the people who were an amalgamation of a stranger and themselves,” Psychology Today notes.
“It’s human nature to seek what’s familiar because what’s familiar is predictable,” says dating coach Chantal Heide based in Waterloo, Ont.
Heide, who has done her own research on the topic says she has also seen similar patterns to Zajonc’s work.
“When people see someone who resembles them there’s an automatic trust that takes place in the brain, and for someone seeking trust as one of their most important qualities in a partner, they’ll be subconsciously, naturally attracted to people who resemble them.”
Practical ways to find a life partner
But is this the best way to find someone to spend the rest of your life with?
“Practically speaking, looking for connectivity stemming from your existing social circles means you’ll find someone who’ll fit into your lifestyle more easily, because they’re already plugged into your social group,” Heide says. “Finding people who are like you means they’re more adapted to understanding you, your quirks, and hobbies.
However, she says there is still some truth in opposites being attracted to one another.
“As nice as it is to have a buddy to do things with, someone who can fill in the gaps where you’re still figuring stuff out means you have a role model to help guide you towards becoming more accomplished in those areas.”
This article was originally posted by Arti Patel on globalnews.ca
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