Four out of 10 adults admit that their partner is not their type

Four out of 10 adults admit that their partner is “not their paper type” but their relationship is happy anyway.

A poll of 2,000 adults coupled to adults found that 57% believed in the motto of “opposition attraction”.

The most common opposite compatibility found in the temperature range, one person is always cold – the other person is hot – money, one is a saver, and the other likes to spend money.

Other ways couples feel they are opposite include preferences around sweet and savory, big nights with quiet nights, early birds or night owls.

There are also 92% of people who believe that their current Beau has at least one key personality trait, which is exactly the opposite of their own characters, with 7% admitting that they have 10 or more differences.

A spokesman for Tim Tam commissioned the study to launch new sweet and salty cookies, saying: “It’s formal, the opposite really appeals – both in relationships and with food.

“But it’s surprising how many couples feel they aren’t exactly synced with the people they sync with.

“From what football teams you support to the rugby teams you have dinner on Sunday night, this can come in many different forms.

“Compromises are usually the name of the game, whether it’s in what activities you do or what you eat – so our sweet and salty cookies hopefully help save some of the debate.”

Other relative characteristics couples include one being a Christmas lover and the other being a “Grinch” (12%).

While 24% think half of the duo is an early bird, at sunrise, the other is a duo and the other takes longer to get out of bed.

But 28% say they and their partner are “similar in all the right ways”, while 66% of those with different views say “make things fun.”

Likewise, 64% of people who are with the ones they are opposite were surprised and they ended up with such a partner.

The majority of the areas where partners disagree are social life (35%), neatness (32%) and communication styles (32%).

From a political standpoint, only one in five (21%) think they are completely aligned with their partner.

According to OnePoll.com, there is usually a 28% preference difference in terms of preferences in terms of food.

Therefore, 16% of people usually have differences on what they receive or what they have supper.

30% of people stuffed different meals in one breath because they couldn’t agree on what to eat, and even ordered 26% from different takeaway restaurants.

A spokesperson for Tim Tam, who has launched a limited edition sweet and salty cookies specifically at Tesco, added: “With a different perspective, having different advantages, or approaching life in another way, can bring new perspectives into a relationship.

“It encourages both sides to grow, challenge assumptions and learn from each other.

“When two people are different, they often complement each other in unexpected ways.

“These contrasts can help balance and create a dynamic that makes them unique.”

25 ways to differentiate between partners:

1. One is always cold, the other is always hot
2. One likes to save money, the other likes to spend money
3. One plans a few weeks in advance and the other plans to make up as they go
4. One is an early bird, the other is just a night cat

5. One likes to talk about feelings, another makes things bottled
6. One likes to lie, the other likes to sunrise
7. One is chatterbox, the other is about quiet
8. One sorted to the point of obsession, the other left a trail
9. One likes large social gatherings, the other likes one-on-one chat
10. One likes spicy food, the other can’t handle a trace of calories
11. One likes sweets, the other prefers salty
12. One sticks to the phone, the other barely checks
13. One likes to have an appetizer, while the other likes to dessert
14. One can’t start a day without coffee, the other can’t get exposed to caffeine

15. One is a thrill seeker, the other doesn’t even wear a roller coaster
16. One is all about spreadsheets, the other is just wings
17. One likes to spread mats in the bed, the other thinks it is a waste of time
18. One sticks to reality TV, another one with the only watch documentary
19. A person is obsessed with fitness, and the other party is “allergic” to the gym
20. One loves Christmas, the other is a whole smile
21. One cannot stop redecorating, another hates changes

twenty two. One is a dog man and the other is a cat fan
twenty three. One hates sharing food, the other always wants a bite
24. One likes to camp under the stars, the other person only wants a five-star hotel
25. One likes summer vacation in the sun, the other likes winter snow break