How You Handle Differences Matters More Than Finding Similarities

We love similarities because they make connection feel easy. But relationships don’t thrive because two people are the same — they thrive because they know how to stay connected when they’re not.

Differences are inevitable: communication styles, needs, pace, beliefs, boundaries. They’re not a red flag — they’re an invitation to grow.

Similarity creates chemistry.

Learning to handle difference creates compatibility.

Anyone can enjoy someone who mirrors them.

The real work — and real love — is learning to navigate the places you’re not alike.

Because chemistry brings you together.

How you handle differences keeps you together.

With love,
Marine Sélénée