Quick reflect

How they handle the differences. Just my opinion.
Common ground and Shared Interests give you the start. However, to reach the finish you have to inevitably learn how to handle the differences. There is great turbulence there.

Good morning,

I think on shared interests and values combined.

Approch to handle our differences evolves as we mature with time (hopefully). If that makes sense!

Both matter. It would be hard to have a relationship with someone you have nothing in common with, but you also have to be able to work through differences and disagreements in a way that doesn’t undermine your trust in each other.

Both

Handle their differences, accepting them for who they are and not wanting to change them.

Shared goals and values

How they handle the storm of life

Both aspects are strongly needed, both have constraints.
And even with both being handled, it may fail.

Why not both? They’re not mutually exclusive.