Why Does Finding The Right Freelancer Feel Like Dating? ?

I know this might sound strange, but after trying to hire help for a few projects, I started feeling like the process had a lot in common with dating, you read profiles, exchange messages, try to figure out if you're a good match, and sometimes everything looks promising until the actual work begins, I've had situations where someone had an amazing portfolio, but communication was difficult, and other times where a person with a simple profile turned out to be incredibly reliable. It made me realize that skills are only one part of the equation, trust, consistency, and the ability to understand each other seem just as important for a successful working relationship, for those who have experience with Pinoy Freelance professionals, what helped you recognize that you had found the right person before investing too much time into the collaboration?