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5 reasons one keeps attracting the same type of partner, according to psychology​

Posted on July 18, 2025
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Attracting the same type of partner or relationship is like repeatedly reading the same storybook, expecting a different ending each time.

No matter how many times you go through the chapters, or try to keep all your biases aside, the plot twists feel familiar, the characters act in the same ways, and even after you try so hard, the ending never changes.

This cycle happens because deep inside, our minds and hearts are drawn to what feels known—even if it’s not what’s best for us.

Here are 5 signs that show you are getting attracted to that same type of partner again and again.

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