There are several reasons why you are looking for a like minded person. For some categories it is important that you have similar tastes and situation. For others you need to have similar values: you need to be assured that the other sharer(s) will treat the asset with the same care and attention that you would.

How important it is to have similar tastes and situation depends upon the asset and the sharing agreement, but some compatibility is usually essential.

Here are some specific guidelines on identifying like-minded sharing partners and a personal view of boat sharing which highlights the importance of picking your partners with care.

However, unless you are looking for a sharing agreement where you and the sharers use the asset constantly, such as in a property share of your main residence, then you don't actually need to be best friends with your sharers! You simply need to trust them and get along well with them. Once the agreement is in place, you may only meet them once a year.