Marry someone whose personality is compatible with yours. According to Reuters news service, it's a lot more important than shared moral values and faith.
Researchers at the University of Iowa say that plenty of people are attracted to mates with similar attitudes, values, and beliefs. Those attitudes - especially beliefs about religion and politics - are easy to spot in a potential partner. But how married couples behave has a greater effect on their happiness.
Being in a relationship takes a lot of coordination when it comes to daily tasks and problems. And dealing with those everyday matters differently can lead to friction and conflict.
After studying almost 300 newlyweds who had dated for over 3 years, the researchers found that personality traits - like being open, easy-going or extremely organized - play a bigger role in the marriage than values. The people with the most satisfying marriages had similar personalities.
So if you're still searching for "the one", remember that opposites may attract, but it's a similar personality that'll keep you together.