Four in 10 Brits admit their partner is ‘not their type on paper', research reveals
A poll of 2000 people found that 57 per cent of Brits think 'opposites attract', with a new quiz being launched to help couples find out if they are in sync.
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One of the most common disputes between couples was found to be around temperature, one person always being cold and the other running hot.
The other was with money, with one partner being a saver while the other prefers to spend.
Couples also feel they are opposites in terms of sweet and savoury preferences, big night out versus a quiet night in and being an early bird or a night owl.
It also emerged 92 per cent feel their current beau has at least one key personality trait that's totally the opposite to their own, with seven per cent admitting they have 10 or more differences.
A spokesperson for Tim Tam, which commissioned the study to launch its new Sweet & Salty biscuit, said: "It's official, opposites do attract – whether that's in relationships or with food.
'But it is surprising to see just how many couples feel they're not totally in sync with the person they're with.
'This can come in many different forms, from what football teams you support to what you like to eat for dinner on a Sunday night.
'Compromise is often the name of the game, whether that's in what activities you do or what you eat – so our Sweet & Salty biscuit is hopefully going to help save some arguments.'
Other opposing traits couples have included one being a Christmas lover, while the other is a 'Grinch' (12 per cent).
While 24 per cent felt one half of the duo is an early bird up with the sunrise, while the other takes a lot longer to get out of bed.
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But 28 per cent said they and their partner are 'alike in all the right ways', while 66 per cent of those with varying views said it 'keeps things interesting'.
It also emerged 64 per cent of those who have been with someone opposite to them were surprised they'd ended up with such a partner.
With the areas in which partners most diverge revealed to be social life (35 per cent), tidiness (32 per cent) and communication styles (32 per cent.)
And only a fifth (21 per cent) felt they and their partner are in complete alignment from a political perspective.
While 28 per cent most often differ in preferences when it comes to food, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
As a result of this, 16 per cent often have disagreements over what takeaway to get or what to have for dinner.
With 30 per cent tucking into different meals in one sitting because they can't agree on what to eat, and 26 per cent even ordering from different takeaway restaurants.
The spokesperson for Tim Tam, which is launching its limited-edition Sweet & Salty biscuit exclusively in Tesco, added: 'Being with someone who sees the world differently, has different strengths, or approaches life in another way can bring fresh perspectives into a relationship.
'It encourages both partners to grow, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another.
"When two people are different, they often complement each other in unexpected ways.
'These contrasts can help strike a balance and create a dynamic that works uniquely for them."
TOP 25 WAYS PARTNERS DIFFER FROM EACH OTHER
The top 25 ways that partners differ from each other has been revealed
The list revealed that partners disagree about many things, with some being more emotional and others being more tightly wound.
The list included:
1. One's always cold, the other's always hot
2. One likes to save money and the other likes to spend it
3. One plans everything weeks in advance, the other makes it up as they go
4. One's an early bird, the other's a night owl
5. One loves talking about feelings, the other keeps things bottled up
6. One loves a lie-in, the other's up with the sunrise
7. One's a chatterbox, the other's all about quiet
8. One's tidy to the point of obsession, the other leaves a trail behind them
9. One loves big social gatherings, the other prefers one-on-one chats
10. One loves spicy food, the other can't handle a hint of heat
11. One has a sweet tooth, the other prefers savoury
12. One's glued to their phone, the other barely checks it
13. One likes to have a starter while the other prefers dessert
14. One can't start the day without coffee, the other doesn't touch caffeine
15. One's a thrill-seeker, the other won't even go on a rollercoaster
16. One's all about spreadsheets, the other just wings it
17. One likes scatter cushions on the bed, the other thinks it's a waste of time
18. One's glued to reality TV, the other only watches documentaries
19. One's obsessed with fitness, the other's 'allergic' to the gym
20. One loves Christmas, the other's a total Grinch
21. One can't stop redecorating, the other hates change
22. One's a dog person, the other's a cat fan
23. One hates sharing food, the other always wants a bite
24. One loves camping under the stars, the other wants five-star hotels only
25. One loves summer holidays in the sun, the other likes winter snow breaks
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