– Birth of a child
– Birth of grandchildren
– Understanding and making allowance for disabilities and limitations
– Catering to food likes, dislikes
– Creating a pleasing home environment
– Common values around money, community responsibility, political activism
– Pleasure in the person’s looks and demeanor
– Shared sense of humor
– Shared communication styles (direct/indirect, articulate/nonverbal, etc.)
– Wish to protect each other from physical, verbal and emotional harm
– Wish to participate in shared experiences
– Respect for the other’s independence and need for privacy
– Sexual compatibility
– Linda
– Jennifer
– Susan
– Gloria
– Sally
– Judy
– Laurie
– Benny
– Melody
– Marcia