“Opposites Attract” But Do They Make Good Partners?

The Hook Up by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sep 1, 20260:41:22Society & Culture

We all know the phrase but does dating someone who’s completely different to you actually work? In this ep, we hear your stories of dating people who are opposite in lifestyle, interests and core values, compared to peop...

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