Love is an illusion. It does not exist.

I have seen deep love between two partners despite no common interest. Acceptance and understanding each other is very bonding qualities.

You are right ........
Even so sharing some few but foundational values is IMO part of being compatible.

It's the mutual part that seems to cause most issues in any relationship.

I used to think this.. but now i feel like i missed the magic.

Exactly
A question of accepting and compromising

Mmhm. Mature love.

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Not true. Sometimes they cheat you and you don't even know while enjoying the freedom.

The most rational thing I've seen says that love works best when you have shared life goals. You can do hobbies together or apart, and personal preferences can be worked around in a lot of ways. So long as you can move together in the same general life direction, you'll be good to go. However, when you work towards opposing goals is when the resentment and feelings of being held back to start to arise.

My wife and I have similar likes and dislikes — can’t imagine if that wasn’t the case.