There are pros and cons to dating someone with the same personality as you. Dating someone very similar to you can definitely promote better understanding at times, especially in the beginning, or “adjustment period” of a new relationship, as another study found.

Can a relationship last without much in common?

As long as you have similar core values and work to create a harmonious relationship, experts say you can still have a long-lasting relationship, even if you dont have the following in common.