In a major shake-up of dating culture, people have abandoned the "my type on paper" mentality made famous by the hit reality show in favour of more meaningful connections.

We all think we have a "type." Yet many of us have happily dated people who deviate from our preferred traits in a partner. Relationship science can explain why.

Islanders may enter Love Island to find the person for them on the dating show but many of the stars have since found 'their forever person' outside of the villa. While some of the show's cast ...