Why Are Couples Similar to Each Other? – Webtekno

So how do you think these people find each other? According to a rumor ‘Soulmates’ recognize each other even when seen from afarthis is due to their similarity to each other.

Now think about the people you’ve been with so far… Which ones? Physically, he looked a lot like you? Maybe this is not a coincidence!

It’s always “Opposites attract.” We say that, but scientific studies show that long-term relationships are built on similarities rather than contrasts.

This information, which may seem confusing, is actually quite simple. Research on the subject, couples become more similar to each other over the years says.

But this similarity just by physical appearance It should not be limited; It also manifests itself in facial expressions and behavior. So how does this happen?

Over time, couples involuntarily mirror each other’s facial expressions and behaviors.

This situation, The closeness of couples to each other, meaning that they unconsciously impart a similarity to each other. For example, the more time a couple spends together and acquires common experiences, the more they develop similar reactions and attitudes to situations.

Of course, it is not possible to observe this in every couple. Researches, He says that these similarities increase depending on the happiness levels of the couples. Happier couples also tend to be more similar to each other physically.

In fact, we do this unconsciously by ‘mirroring’.

mirroring, that allows people to imitate the behavior of those around them It is a subconscious process. This process is based on the activation of mirror neurons, which fire in the brain both when performing an action and when observing someone else performing the same action.

In romantic relationships Mirroring plays a more important role than we think. Partners create an emotional bond by involuntarily imitating each other’s behaviors and expressions. Constant exposure to each other’s facial expressions and behaviors triggers an unconscious mirroring process.

This process leads to similarities in appearance over time.

In a study conducted on the subject, the average 122 couples who had been together for 25 years were examined. Participants were asked to rate their relationship satisfaction and then the level of similarity between couples was determined through facial analysis.

The findings showed a significant relationship between relationship satisfaction and facial similarity. Happier couples show higher levels of physical similarity This similarity rate was lower in less happy couples.

In fact, there is a situation that arises from unintentionally imitating each other’s facial expressions.

Over time, you observe how your partner reacts to what. When you spend a lot of time together, your facial expressions and reactions adapt to each other without realizing it. So much so that research shows that even the formation of aging lines is caused by this adaptation process. from facial similarity He says it is caused by.

Long story short, “The one who sleeps with a blind wake up as a blind.” It wasn’t something that was said out of the ordinary. After reading this, think about the couples around you who have been together for a long time… You will now realize how similar they are to each other!

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