Butterflies Are Not a Compatibility Test

Butterflies Are Not a Compatibility Test

When did butterflies become a better predictor of relationship success than shared values? Whether we realize it or not, films, television (including reality dating shows), social media, and even dating apps greatly influence what we've come to expect from love, how we attract and interact with the opposite sex, and what we should or shouldn’t tolerate. The media we consume doesn't just reflect culture; it helps create it. Over time, what we con…