Dating Priorities: Shared Hobbies vs. Complementary Traits

I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this: when it comes to dating, do you lean toward someone who’s into the same niche interests as you, or do you prefer a partner whose strengths and passions balance yours? For instance, I’m deep into robotics and electric vehicles, and sometimes I wonder if sharing those would make things click faster, or if it’s refreshing to be with someone who brings a totally different perspective to the table. What’s been your experience do common hobbies create a stronger bond, or does variety keep things more interesting in the long run?