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Finding a partner
Compatibility vs. fun [Reader Responses]
Originally Published: October 03, 2008
 
Let me shorten Alice's thorough and mostly accurate response:

Compatibility — especially when it comes to what you want in a relationship — is by far the most important element in maintaining a lasting relationship. Passion can be rekindled by trying new things; being compatible is something more fundamental and can't be overcome with mere discussion.

 




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