A variety of studies have suggested that we tend to marry others who are, overall, _____ to ourselves.
A) complementary
B) dissimilar
C) similar
D) unrelated

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Studies have shown that people tend to marry those who share similar characteristics such as education level, socioeconomic background, values, and beliefs. This is known as homogamy or assortative mating. While there may be some complementary qualities in a spouse, overall, similarity is the dominant factor in mate selection.

A Variety of Studies Have Suggested That We Tend to Marry