A poll of 2,000 adults found that four in 10 admit their partner is ‘not their type on paper’ but they’re happy in their relationship anyway
Take this quiz to discover whether you and your partner are truly compatible. The quiz follows research revealing four in 10 confess their partner is not ‘their type on paper’ but say they are happy in their relationship anyway, with two thirds of couples believing ‘opposites attract’.
Nine out of ten reckon their partner possesses at least one fundamental personality trait that’s completely different to their own. The most frequent clashing characteristics were body temperature, with one person perpetually chilly whilst the other runs warm, and financial habits, with one being thrifty while their partner loves to splash the cash.
A representative for Tim Tam, which commissioned the research to unveil 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,” they continued, “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 in which partners most differ included social life (35 percent), cleanliness (32 percent) and communication approaches (32 percent. ) Some participants even revealed one partner adores Christmas, whilst the other remains a complete ‘Grinch’.
Just one fifth believed they shared political views with their other half. Meanwhile, 28 percent frequently disagree over food preferences.
However, a third declared they and their beloved are ‘alike in all the right ways’, with 66 percent stating that having differences ‘keeps things interesting’.
The representative for Tim Tam, which is unveiling 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.”
