Compatibility

“Hi Orna and Matthew, I’m feeling torn. Am I settling in my relationship? I don’t know whether I should stick with my boyfriend or not. I do love him and he’s a solid guy, like a best friend. He’s almost everything I want, but there’s no passion, and that’s really important to me. The thing [...]

What is relationship compatibility and is it contradictory to the idea that opposites are attracted to each other? As you search for your soulmate should you focus on compatibility or on differences? What truly makes for a happy and healthy relationship? Most dating sites use an algorithm that matches you with the people who have [...]

“Dear Orna and Matthew, When someone asks, “Are we compatible?” is it a sign the relationship is going someplace or headed for a breakup? I’m dating this guy and I don’t know how I feel about him. He’s really nice and we get along well, but I’m not feeling the excitement that I want to [...]

“Hi Orna and Matthew, I have been gobbling up everything you two put out for many years. I love seeing how you interact with one another. It gives me hope to see you two, the hope that someday I can have lasting love. One of the things I’m unsure about is how to choose a [...]