Total compatibility is not a requirement
John and Julie Gottman on what lasting love runs on: friendship, choosing your partner again on their bad days, and affection. Having the same interests is not on the list.
From John Gottman & Julie Gottman
TOPIC
Finding Love
What to look for in a partner, the qualities we overrate, and the questions worth asking.
MY NOTES
10 signs you've found a keeper
The Gottman Institute's checklist for dating. Most of it is about how the person treats you and other people, and none of it is about having the same interests.
BOOKS, TALKS & ARTICLES
How to Not Die Alone
The habits and decisions that shape our dating lives, and ways to approach relationships more intentionally.
From Logan Ury