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. 2010 Jan 5;62(3):226–240. doi: 10.1007/s11199-009-9701-x

Table 5.

Illustrations of related positive and negative partner qualities.

Light Side Dark Side R’s Gender
Sensitive, very romantic Moody F
Met through the Internet Long distance relationship M
Her take-charge attitude Her need to control F
Self-confidence Narcissism F
Femme-looking… had butch attitude Extremely dramatic at times F
Cool, laid back, but exciting Drug use M
Not stick-skinny Not very athletic F
Gave me flowers, put notes in my lunch He was a bit of a “con-man” M
Butchy, strong Impatient F
Spontaneous, funny Crass, inappropriately loud F
A bit shy Too much of a lone wolf M
Very femme Her need to be closeted F
Kind manner Lack of life goals M