Which of the following is NOT true about the similarity principle in relationship formation?

A. We are attracted to people who hold similar beliefs to ours.
B. There must be a certain degree of physical similarity for a relationship to last.
C. It doesn't matter if people are truly similar as long as we think they are.
D. When people think they are similar, they have higher expectations for future interactions.


Answer: B

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