But back to this topic... Firstly, when I said different... I meant that their views, attitudes, etc. They're all completely different... Now that would complement each other in most pairings, but they're both way too Seme for it to complement!
I could honestly just see a relationship between them being made up of arguments over the light bill and ANGRY SEX
TMWhile they are friendly with each other, most friends don't knock each other a few miles away (no matter how funny it seems) And yes they do talk with each other a lot, what would they talk about in their relationship? Do they have a good sense of empathy? Damn right they do... But empathy can only get you so far, if you're too pig-headed or angry to do anything about it you're hurting yourself and the person you're supposed to care about!
With NaruHina (using it as an example, because everybody believes I'm a NaruHina fan ¬_¬) They are ALSO different, but they complement each other.
Hinata's calm nature would sooth Naruto's anger if he were to get angry (from the past, we've seen how much of a problem that is...) and Naruto's boisterous personality would break Hinata free from her shy inner shell...
Hinata has never been abusive to Naruto (aside from an accidental headbutt), Naruto and Hinata would be able to form a relationship from scratch, which is MILES better than carrying some baggage and finally Hinata seems to know Naruto inside and out (STALKER ALERT!!!) but Naruto does need to improve how well he knows Hinata's emotions...
Both pairings have their flaws but a NaruHina relationship would be more realistic and balanced than a NaruSaku one...
@NaruSaku1 That's not actually true... Sakura cares more for Naruto's wellbeing than his opinion. Don't get me wrong, his opinion does matter to her, but Naruto wouldn't let his opinion override hers and she knows better than anyone not to try and change Naruto's mind, once he's determined...
Oh and as much as the Kushina sentiment means a lot to Naruto, his unbelievably thickheaded nature would not allow him to interpret that properly, and his own drive and determination would convince him that he was doing the right thing... Unless of course Iruka or Hinata stated otherwise, which would make a hell of a plot twist

I must say, despite all your "jumping" over the place posts, you show a lot of deep and mature analysis
Now, onto the countering of your points:
FIRST and foremost, if you're taking Sakura's hitting Naruto as serious, then you're off it completely. The hitting thing is something very much used in Japanese manga as comic relief, NOT AS ABUSE. In fact, I would say that Sakura's 'hitting' is quite tame if you would compare it with other mangas (example, City Hunter, Kaori hitting Kyo is frightening!)
Characters difference: I would say Sakura's character / personality is EXACTLY what Naruto needs. Naruto is boisterous, impulsive and tend to act without thinking. What he needs in a mate / wife /girlfriend is someone with s strong personality to PIN him down and bring him to his senses.
Sakura can do that (she's the only one who can do that), whereas Hinata will always let Naruto run wild.
IN the worst case of Naruhina happening, I can see that Sakura would always have a much greater influence / role / say in Naruto's life than Hinata even as his wife.
Hinata will always be lost besides the shining personality of Naruto, or, worse still, Naruto's character will get dull besides Hinata.
And I disagree that Naruto's loses his temper often (in the real sense of the term.) He screams/yells a lot and charge blindly, but he is emotional, not temperamental.
Cheers!
Edited by Madz, 23 October 2011 - 10:56 AM.