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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Charley Ross

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Should you stick to a type while dating four women reveal what happened when they didn t - The Untold Story

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Everyone has a type, whether they like to admit it or not. Just look at Taylor Swift and her British men (Joe Alwyn, Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris, Harry Styles), Leonardo DiCaprio and his supermodels (Gisele Bundchen, Bar Refaeli) or Khloe Kardashian and her basketball players (Lamar Odom, Tristan Thompson). Leaving your comfort zone can feel daunting at the best of times. But when it comes to matters of the heart, it may feel almost impossible.

Whether it comes down to hair colour, job, favourite TV show, or whether your potential partner is a dog or cat person, many of us tend to stick to a certain blueprint – or ‘type’ – when we’re looking for love.

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