because both like to stay close often fit together well. Still, because their way of tying things up blends talking now with taking time to cool off takes a little more effort.

Mornings when their signals of affection miss each other are rare. Even when they do, a quick “This is how you feel, isn't it?” clears it up.

because both show their feelings in quieter ways fit together well.

The foot wanting to stride ahead often meets the foot wanting to check in as it goes. Many couples agree to talk through big decisions once more a week later.

because their pace blends bold steps with steps taken after checking in takes a little more effort.

“Let's talk now” and “Let's talk after we sleep” come up on the same night. Many couples first say which day they will come back to it, then spend that night on their own.

Even with the same destination in mind, the dates written into their planners often come out differently. Some boxes are marked for this season, others for next year.

Even if their sense of closeness or timing for tying things up differs a little, they learn each other's rhythm quickly. After a few months together, a pattern for each day of the week takes shape.