Want vs. Need in Relationships
What you're attracted to and what actually makes you happy in a relationship are often very different things. Research shows that people who choose partners based on excitement and chemistry have shorter relationships than those who choose based on values alignment and emotional compatibility.
The Compatibility Factors That Actually Matter
Long-term relationship success correlates most strongly with: similar conflict styles, aligned life goals, compatible attachment styles, and shared values. Physical attraction matters for getting started, but it's not what keeps relationships together past year two.
Why Your Type Might Be Wrong
If you keep choosing the same type of person and it keeps not working, your 'type' is the problem. Rankd's partner test analyzes your attachment style, communication patterns, and core needs to identify the kind of person who would actually complement you — not just attract you.