Couples with similar love styles do tend to from longer lasting relationships, as they often share the same ideals and goals. "Essentially, the more similar two people are on most relevant variables, the more likely the relationship is to be satisfying and stable. One exception might be Mania, where a Manic partner might be better balanced by a partner higher in Storge or Agape," Susan explains. "A Manic lover might be fine as long as the partner is willing to give extraattention and reassurance to help him or her feel more secue.