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For many, romance sparks with love at first sight, while others prioritise a partner’s personality, stability, or financial security. However, the topic of birth order occasionally crops up in social discussions.
You’ve likely heard the common refrains: “Don’t marry a firstborn; they’re controlling,” or “Avoid lastborns at all costs; they’re spoiled and expect everything their own way.” This might leave you wondering: Can your birth order truly determine the success of a relationship or marriage?
Psychologists have long suggested that who you fall in love with and how harmonious that love becomes may be less random than we think. Beyond compatibility quizzes and temperaments, Birth Order Theory adds another surprising layer to the romantic equation. Are you a responsible firstborn married to a carefree lastborn? Or two middle children trying to compromise each other to death?
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