Why Do People Always Choose Partners Who Look Like Their Ex?

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JAKARTA - Ex-lover is usually not an interesting thing to discuss, especially for those who experience annoying drama when they break up. But do you realize that people tend to choose similar partners or the same type? Yes, actually your current partner and your exes usually have a lot in common. Hmm, why is that so?

A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology proves that it is true that people tend to choose similar partners. It can be physical or personality.

Researchers from the University of California looked at three separate studies and researched the date patterns of more than a thousand heterosexual couples to see a picture of the choice of partner type.

The data is taken through direct interviews and social media for several years. As a result, participants did choose a partner with several physical similarities. At first, people may want to find a partner with a different type, but there is a strong tendency to continue dating with the same personality.

Actually, another reason why your partner is always similar from time to time can also be caused by many factors. For example, always get a partner from the same environment, such as work, campus, or in the same neighborhood.

Not to mention the similar appeal and similar faces. It is undeniable that usually, someone has the type of ideal partner from a physical point of view, including skin color, height, hairstyle, and style of dress.

So, don't be surprised if your partner always looks like your ex!