tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post4999519639433456143..comments2023-05-04T02:26:49.748-05:00Comments on Building Personal Strength: Tolerance - The Key to a More Complete LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006897130524120094noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-76639821339453856102011-01-05T09:51:54.927-06:002011-01-05T09:51:54.927-06:00Hi Denny,
I saw your tweet about this post today ...Hi Denny,<br /><br />I saw your tweet about this post today and wanted to drop you a comment. I appreciate your reference to eHarmony here, but I think you've misconstrued what we do. In matching people, we're not trying to put people together who are exactly alike. Far from it! <br /><br />Decades of relationship science literature have shown that people who share common fundamental personality traits, beliefs, attitudes and values -- as you said, similar worldviews and common ground -- are more likely to remain happy together over time. That's how we match people to give them a better chance at long-term relationship success.<br /><br />Common hobbies and interests, physical attraction, etc. don't predict long-term success as well because these things change and grow over time, as you and your wife have experienced. Couples need that room for their relationships to evolve and breathe; for people to pursue their own interests and share new experiences together. We aim to set people up with a solid foundation so they can grow their relationships in these ways.<br /><br />If you'd like to learn more about what what we do at eHarmony, you can reach me at pbreton@eharmony.com.<br /><br />Paul Breton<br />Director, Corporate Communications<br />eHarmonyPaul Bretonhttp://www.eharmony.comnoreply@blogger.com