Do You Love More Like a Millennial or a Gen Xer?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
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About This Quiz
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, you're officially considered a Gen Xer. This generation came after the Baby Boomers and got their "X" label for being somewhat of an unknown. They were facing a new world and were born into one that changed greatly. This generation met the internet and knows what life was like before it. Millennials, on the other hand, were the next generation both between '81 and '95 or so. These kids grew up in a tech-savvy world and have been connected to others like no generation before them. These differences in upbringing definitely have an impact on how each generation approaches things like dating and love. Why? Because they've had vastly different experiences in relating to others, in getting to know them, and in falling in love.Â
Now sure, there are a lot of overlaps between Millennials and Gen Xers — both of them are pretty well adapted to using the internet to meet and keep in touch with new people — but there are definitely differences as well. So the question is, which generation is more closely aligned with the way you view love and actually experience being in love? Take the quiz and et's find out!
START QUIZ
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How many people have you met in person after meeting them on the internet?
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Based on your knowledge of history, is dating easier now than it was when your parents were your age?
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What's the best place to go on a first date?
Like out on a date? I guess we could go for coffee.
Just hanging out somewhere is cool.
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Is love at first sight a real thing or not?
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It's your first anniversary! What's a good gift?
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If you and that special someone want to go out for a bite to eat, what's the least romantic option you can think of?
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How many texts are too many texts to send to someone in a day?
If you cracked 100, you're being weird.
Depends on why you're sending texts.
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Do you stress about picking the right day, time and location to go out somewhere?
If I'm going out with someone for the first time.
Oh yeah, you need to make sure it's perfect.
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Courting was a romantic ritual back in the day. Have you ever courted someone?
I guess you could say that.
Well, I've asked people out.
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How do you usually communicate with your S.O. throughout the day?
Snapchat or some other app
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Are you really confident when it comes to talking to someone you're attracted to?
I get a little nervous, I have to admit.
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Does a date have to cost money?
A proper date has some kind of expense.
Not always, but it helps sometimes.
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Do you kiss on the first date?
Well, what do you mean by "date" in the first place?
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What's a good timeline between expressing an interest in someone else and being considered a couple?
There doesn't need to be a space between.
You need to have a few dates, right?
There should be a decent number of dates to make it official.
Really depends on how well you click.
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Are you comfortable just sitting on the couch reading a book while your partner does the same?
Yeah, I can appreciate a quiet night in.
I'd be weirded out by that.
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Would you ever have a fully-online relationship?
It's a good way to meet people, but not sustain a relationship.
I'd want it to become IRL eventually.
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Are you OK with public displays of affection?
A kiss is fine now and then.
Yeah, as long as you're not too over-the-top.
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What do you value most in a partner?
Just someone who's easy to get along with
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Are you more into the physical, emotional, or intellectual side of someone?
It really depends on the person.
I like that emotional connection.
I need an intellectual connection.
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Do you have a type?
Someone who takes care of themselves
I'm kind of into nerds ...
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Do you go out of your way to do romantic things for your partner?
I don't really do that much.
On special occasions and whatnot
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How many relationships have you had in your life?
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Does any aspect of being in love scare you?
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Are you a fan of couples activities where you get together with other couples?
Well, I like hanging out with a group.
Not often, but sometimes.
I really don't like that.
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Are you willing to watch a movie you have no interest in because your significant other wants to?
I guess I'd give it a try.
As long as it's not an everyday thing.
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When you're in love, are people around you able to tell?
Only because I tell everyone.
Yeah, I get a little goofy.
Well, I'd update my status.
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Are you naturally a flirt?
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If you have a special night planned, what are you going to do to make your place a little more romantic?
Maybe some champagne and roses.
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Woud you ever give your partner a massage?
I give a killer foot massage.
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How long before you tell someone you love them?
A good number of dates need to be under your belt, I think.
You need to know each other really well and that takes time.
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