Sentences with phrase «actual similarity»

Furthermore, level of attraction weighs heavily on the perception of similarity and may tamper with people's ability to accurately judge actual similarities.

A meta - analysis of 313 studies found that «the effect of actual similarity on satisfaction in existing relationships was not significantly different from zero.»

Is actual similarity necessary for attraction?

Although prior research (Montoya, Horton, & Kirchner, 2008) has indicated that perceived similarity is more important than actual similarity as a predictor of satisfaction and attraction, there is a lack of research on factors associated with couples» perceptions of similarity in their relationship.

In general, I would suggest not taking the matching programs too seriously on any dating website, because these algorithms are not supported by scientific evidence.5 A practical take - home message is that the match percentage you see with potential partners probably doesn't mean all that much — simply the perception that people are similar is enough to make you feel attracted, regardless of actual similarity.

Online dating is also an option, but Morry said it focuses too much on «actual similarity» and leads to less diversity in who you meet.