This study investigated the relation between similarity on valued characteristics and relationship success. Two hundred forty-seven college students rated their current romantic partner on perceived similarity in personality, attitudes, interests, and religious affiliation. Participants also completed measures of importance of similarity in these dimensions and relationship satisfaction.
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