Can We Guess What You and Your S.O. Bond Over?

By: Emily Maggrett

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Relationships aren't easy ... or are they? The truth is, when you and your SO have shared interests, it's a lot more likely that you two will stay together. That's because having the same hobbies, passionately held opinions and tastes acts as "glue" for your relationship, ensuring that you always have something to talk about or do together. Physical attraction is great, and possessing similar hopes for the future is good too, but we believe that couples who hate the same TV shows have what it actually takes to make it over the long haul.

If you agree with our theory, you're going to love this quiz! We've come up with a series of questions about your relationship, each one designed to diagnose what brings you and your SO together. Whether you're the kind of people who never miss an art opening or that couple who paint their faces for game day, this quiz can figure it out. All you have to do is answer each question honestly, telling us the truth about your habits instead of what you wish they were. The more truthful you are, the more accurate your results will be.

Our quiz supercomputer is standing by, ready to guess why you're in love. Want to put it to the test? Let's get quizzing!

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How long have you been with your SO?

Over a year

Years and years
Six months or less

A few weeks

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Where did you two meet?

At work

Through mutual friends
At a concert

Playing soccer (or another sport)

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What do you and your SO usually talk about?

What we're going to make for dinner

Work problems
Interesting new bands

Our friends

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Your best dates with your SO include ... ?

Delicious yet cheap tacos

Our dogs
Beautiful settings

Outdoor adventures

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What makes your SO laugh?

Puns

Situations where people are shocked or chagrined
Cruel jokes at other people's expense

Physical humor, such as someone slipping and falling

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Are you two on the same page politically?

I'm more political than my SO.

Probably? We don't really talk about politics.
Yes, 100%.

My SO is more political than me, but it's not a problem.

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Let's say you're feeling down. How will your SO get your mind off your troubles?

They'll make me a cup of tea and rub my feet.

They'll insist we go out and see a movie.
My SO would encourage me to vent, actually.

They would suggest that we go for a jog.

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What do you admire most about your SO?

Their can-do personality

I don't "admire" my SO. I just love them!
My SO is incredibly smart.

Their charm

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Are you and your SO happy with your social life?

We could use a few more friends.

What social life?
Actually, our social life is almost too active.

Our friends and family are a big part of our lives, and we love that.

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What scent reminds you of good times with your SO?

Sizzling onions

Popcorn
A freshly poured Coca-Cola

Icy-Hot

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If you had to sum up your relationship with just one word, what would it be?

Tasty

Cozy
Edgy

Intense

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Do you think your partner has good taste?

Yes. They're always introducing me to new and wonderful restaurants.

I don't know if my partner has good taste, but I'm grateful that we have the same taste in dumb movies!
I got together with my partner because of their good taste.

Who cares? My partner doesn't have good taste, and neither do I.

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On a typical weeknight, what do you two do for dinner?

We cook up something together, like a Moroccan stew or chicken and dumplings.

Two words: Papa Murphy's
We tend to just grab something while we're out, like tacos from a food truck.

Our focus is on eating healthy, so we eat a lot of salads and lean proteins.

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What are you most likely to give your SO for their birthday?

An expensive kitchen tool, like a stand mixer

A sweatshirt or T-shirt with a cute slogan
Tickets to see a comedian they like

Tickets to the big game!

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If there was anything you could improve about your relationship, what would it be?

I wish my SO listened more closely to me.

Sometimes I worry that we don't go out enough.
I'm not always sure that my SO is fully committed to me.

My SO and I don't agree about finances, which causes a lot of stress.

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Who's more confident, you or your SO?

My SO is confident, but I'm not.

Neither of us has much self-confidence.
I'm more confident than my partner.

We're both kind of arrogant.

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how competitive are you and your SO?

4. We play at competing with others, but we don't take it very seriously.

2. We're not very competitive at all.
7. My SO and I are very competitive when it comes to our careers.

9. Competition is in our blood! We turn everything into a contest.

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Could your relationship survive if you had to make it long-distance for six months?

Probably ... but it would be a struggle.

Sure, as long as neither of us were unfaithful.
Yes. We've actually been long-distance before.

No. One or the other of us would find love elsewhere, and then it would be over.

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What are you most likely to text or DM your SO about?

We often text each other just to say hello.

I send my SO a lot of funny animal memes.
I'm most likely to message my SO when I'm feeling angry or anxious about something.

I only text my SO to confirm social plans.

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If your relationship had a mascot, what would it be?

A handsome rooster

A cheerful turtle
A beautiful black snake

A friendly Labrador retriever

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Does your SO hang out with your friends?

We have several friends in common.

Since we got together, we rarely hang out with friends, but when we do see our besties, it's separately.
My SO likes SOME of my friends and vice-versa.

We have the same exact friend circle, so the answer to that is yes!

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When your SO was in high school, which clique were they in? What about you?

My SO was a hippie and I was artsy.

I was on yearbook, and my SO was just ... normal?
My SO was in band and I was goth.

We were both popular jocks.

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Do you two have any children?

No, but we'd like to have some later in life.

Yes, we have several children.
Nope, and we don't want any.

Yes, we have a new baby.

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What are your love languages?

We both like Acts of Service.

I like Physical Touch, and my partner likes Quality Time.
I like Words of Affirmation, and my SO likes Receiving Gifts.

My SO prefers Physical Touch, and I prefer Receiving Gifts.

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Do you have any shared vices?

Yes. We both love fried food.

We're couch potatoes.
Both of us can be overly negative.

From time to time, we can both be rude.

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If you got married, what would the wedding be like?

I'd prefer a small and intimate wedding, with just our closest family and friends.

We're already married. We had a big, messy family wedding that cost way too much.
We're more likely to elope than get married.

Our wedding would be perfect. There would be ice sculptures, roast beef, the works!

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How do you and your SO dress?

One of us lives in jeans and band T-shirts while the other one favors vintage dresses.

Neither of us is stylish, but we're extremely comfortable.
We both spend a lot on our clothes, which tend to be designer black duds.

When we're not at work, we live in our athletic gear.

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What do you and your SO fight about most often?

Chores

Money
Politics

Whose turn it is to walk the dog

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On a typical Sunday, how do you and your SO spend the day?

We like to clean the kitchen, garden and take our dog for long walks.

Our Sundays are usually spent vegging out in front of the TV while doing laundry.
We enjoy attending cultural events or festivals.

Our itinerary usually includes a hike or soccer game. Except if it's football season; then we're glued to the TV.

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Is there anything that would inspire you to break up with your SO?

I'd break up with them if they cheated on me.

To be honest, I'm with them for life.
If we wanted to work in different cities, that would be a deal-breaker.

It might not be kind to say this, but I'd leave my SO if I stopped feeling attracted to them.

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