Take this quirky quiz to discover whether you and your other half are compatible. The quiz follows a survey revealing that four in 10 admit their partner is ‘not their type on paper’ yet they remain content in their relationship regardless, as two thirds in relationships believe ‘opposites attract’.
Nine out of ten feel their partner possesses at least one key personality trait that’s completely opposite to their own. These were often temperature preferences, with one person perpetually feeling cold – whilst the other runs hot – and financial habits, with one being a saver whilst the other prefers to spend.
Additional ways couples feel they are opposites include preferences around sweet and savoury tastes, enjoying a night out versus a quiet evening in, and being an early bird or a night owl.
A spokesperson for Tim Tam, which commissioned the research to launch its new Sweet & Salty biscuit, said: “It is surprising to see just how many couples feel they’re not totally in sync with the person they’re with.
“This can come in many different forms: from what football teams you support to what you like to eat for dinner on a Sunday night.
“Compromise is often the name of the game, whether that’s in what activities you do or what you eat – so our Sweet & Salty biscuit is hopefully going to help save some arguments.”
Other areas where partners often clash include social life (35 percent), tidiness (32 percent) and communication styles (32 percent). Some couples even report a divide between one being a Christmas enthusiast and the other a ‘Grinch’.
Only a fifth felt they were aligned with their partner politically. While 28 percent most often differ when it comes to food preferences.
However, a third of partners believe they are ‘alike in all the right ways’, with 66 percent arguing that having differences ‘keeps things interesting’.
The spokesperson for Tim Tam, which is launching its limited-edition Sweet & Salty biscuit exclusively at Tesco, added: “Being with someone who sees the world differently, has different strengths, or approaches life in another way can bring fresh perspectives into a relationship.
“It encourages both partners to grow, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another. When two people are different, they often complement each other in unexpected ways.
“These contrasts can help strike a balance and create a dynamic that works uniquely for them.”
