2008 Woodie Awards
She Said: Do opposites attract or do birds of a feather flock together?
Rachelle Murphy
Issue date: 12/8/05 Section: He Said/She Said
As one walks down the halls here at SHU, you notice all the different types of couples. Some you can't believe are together, some seem perfect together, and still others seem too alike (almost like brother and sister). Do birds of a feather flock together or do opposites attract?
What are the best kinds of couplings? Would you want to be exactly like the person you are dating, would you rather share only some interests, or would you rather date a person totally different from you? If you date a person like yourself you won't really learn anything new and you probably won't change or grow in any way. If you date a person who is kind of similar to you, and you both maintain some differences, you will learn more about yourself. You will also be more likely to grow and change as a person. If you date someone completely different (your opposite), then you will probably learn a lot about yourself and other things that you haven't experienced.
I find the best couplings are people who have some similarities and some differences. This way, both people can keep their own identity and independence while being in a couple. Just follow your heart, and you will make the right decision.
What are the best kinds of couplings? Would you want to be exactly like the person you are dating, would you rather share only some interests, or would you rather date a person totally different from you? If you date a person like yourself you won't really learn anything new and you probably won't change or grow in any way. If you date a person who is kind of similar to you, and you both maintain some differences, you will learn more about yourself. You will also be more likely to grow and change as a person. If you date someone completely different (your opposite), then you will probably learn a lot about yourself and other things that you haven't experienced.
I find the best couplings are people who have some similarities and some differences. This way, both people can keep their own identity and independence while being in a couple. Just follow your heart, and you will make the right decision.