Pragmatic in love
Practical, reliable, and realistic lovers.
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Pragmatic Lovers are stable and consistent. They’re driven by a rational, realistic approach to love and relationships and spend time determining fit with potential partners before they enter relationships. Psychological closeness and trust are essential for these people—their relationships are often based on friendship, shared values, and goals instead of an idealized version of romance.
Because they value companionship, trust, and sincerity, they’re unlikely to fall in love too quickly. This means they could take longer to be convinced of a potential partner, but they’re also more likely to foster and nurture long-lasting relationships.
Unlike Romantic Idealists, the Pragmatic Lover isn’t drawn into relationships by the idea of a fairytale romance. They’re unlikely to be immediately attracted to people. Instead, they’re motivated more by the concept of long-term compatibility than new, exciting romances.
Pragmatic Lovers rely on logic and reason when searching for a potential partner. They base levels of compatibility on how much someone could possibly meet their needs and fit into their lifestyle. They search for a partner that fits a particular image––being of a certain age, religion, or having a certain occupation or family orientation. These types also look for someone with their preferred characteristics––such as honesty, emotional intelligence, or compatible conflict style.
For Pragmatic lovers, the initial buzz and superficialities like physical attraction take a back seat to long-term matters. This doesn't necessarily mean Pragmatic lovers completely disregard the emotional intensity of early love. Instead, they know when to take a step back and view things with a realistic lens in order to ensure the sustainability and longevity of a relationship.
In relationships, they are loyal, committed, and dependable partners. They value relationships with an established sense of closeness and trust, and as a result often find love in existing friendships. When combined, all of these ultimately create a foundation for both a stable and enduring relationship.