How Datable Is Your Personality?

By: Lauren Lubas

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The dating world has changed so much over the last years, and with the evolution of dating come a lot of questions about how to get back into the game. However, when it comes to modern dating, there may be a lot of things you think are left to chance, but the truth is that the laws of attraction are based more on personality these days.

You don't have to be a social butterfly to be considered datable, but you don't necessarily have to be bold or a show-off either. As a matter of fact, nearly every personality has some level of dateability; it's all about finding someone that you are compatible with. This is less difficult for some than others, although we'd like to believe that there is someone for everyone out there.

It is always important to remember that there are plenty of fish in the sea, and you are one of them. There is someone out there looking for you ... building their perfect person with all the specs you own. However, your personality tells a lot about how far you'll swim to find the ideal mate that is looking for you.

Answer these questions, and we'll tell you how datable your personality really is.

How comfortable are you in silence?

Not comfortable at all

I'm comfortable with the right person.
Silence doesn't bother me.

If it gets uncomfortable, I make it comfortable.

If your friend needs someone to talk to, how do you show that you're available?

I'm not really available.

I text them.
I call them.

I go to their house.

What is the best way to cheer you up when you're down?

I have to get over it myself. No one can cheer me up.

Send me funny memes
Call or come over

Take me out to let me eat my feelings

You're not interested in your date. How do you let them know?

I completely shut down.

I let them down gently, but I am firm.
I tell them what is so repulsive about them.

I tell them their attributes, and then explain why I'm not interested.

Do you let someone who's interested buy you a drink?

No. I make my own money.

Yes, and I will have a conversation with them, even if I'm not interested.
Yes, but I won't talk to them if I'm not interested.

Yes, and I thank them for said drink.

What kind of driver are you?

I drive as fast as I can to get where I'm going.

I pay attention and drive to arrive.
I don't drive.

I drive slowly, but I don't get in the way.

What do you do when someone tells you they're not interested in you?

I call them a name and walk away.

I tell them I understand and exit the conversation.
I ask them why they're talking to me, and walk away before they can answer.

That has never happened to me.

Are you a cat person or a dog person?

I don't like animals.

I'm a dog person.
I'm a cat person.

I love all animals.

Someone in front of you drops $20, what do you do?

Wait for them to walk away, pick it up, and put it in my pocket.

Tap them on the shoulder and tell them they dropped their money.
Leave it there.

Pick it up and hand it to them.

You're on a date, and your food isn't cooked right. What do you do?

Demand to speak to a manager.

Eat around the parts that are cooked wrong.
Send it back, then complain about the place.

Kindly send it back, and tell the waitress I understand.

How would you describe your perfect date?

Watching a movie, so we don't have to talk about feelings.

Couples massages
A romantic dinner and a movie

A romantic dinner and a long walk

Would your friends consider you romantic?

Absolutely not

With the right people, I am romantic.
No, but I try.

Yes. I'm very romantic.

What do you do after a breakup?

Go about my business.

Eat ice cream and watch romantic comedies and cry.
Talk smack about the person I just broke up with.

Process the problems we had and try to be better for the next relationship.

Do you smile at strangers?

No. They may try to talk to me.

If they smile at me.
Not really. I don't want them to think I'm interested.

Yes. You can change someone's day with a smile.

How much time do you spend on social media every day?

Hours

About 30 minutes a day
Long enough to post my problems

I check it once a day for less than ten minutes.

How do you respond when someone posts their dirty laundry on social media?

I tell them they're being stupid.

I give it a heart or a like.
I get involved. I like to help.

I ignore it.

Your friend is going through a huge breakup. How do you help them?

I don't.

I give them advice and try to help in other ways.
I tell them they can call me at any time.

I take them out to show them that single life is cool too.

When someone offends you, how do you respond?

I shut down.

I try to ignore them.
I offend them back.

I talk to them about what they don't like about me.

Would you give money to a panhandler?

Absolutely not

If I have a little extra.
I try not to, but I will if I can see someone is in need.

Yes. Every time.

Do you watch professional sports?

Not really. I just read articles about the games in case anyone wants to talk about it.

I have a favorite sport, and don't care about the rest.
Yes. And I will only date people who like my teams.

I can follow the games, but I'm not committed to a team.

Your favorite artist is playing a show in your area. When do you buy tickets?

I don't. I can listen to music just fine at home.

When I find someone to go with me
I wait for someone to buy them for me.

As soon as they go on sale

Would your friends describe you as fun?

Probably not

I'm fun, but serious when I need to be.
I'm a little fun.

Yes, definitely

How many nights a week do you go out?

0

3-4
5-7

1-2

How do you tell someone that you're interested in them?

I don't.

I tell them that they're interesting and I want to learn more about them.
I go in for the kiss.

I flirt with them, then ask them out.

Do you like to cook?

No

Sometimes
Kind of, but I prefer going out.

Yes

You've written a blog, and someone tells you it's not that good. How do you respond?

Stop talking to that person.

Ask them to be more specific.
Defend my writing choices.

Talk to them about what they don't like about it, and see if I can edit it to their liking.

What do you say when someone compliments your clothing?

Nothing

I thank them, then find something to compliment them on.
Thank you

I thank them, compliment them, then tell them where I got my clothes.

Do you talk to strangers on planes and trains?

Absolutely not

Only if they start the conversation
If I'm feeling social that day

Yes

Do you like your family?

Not really

Yes, but I don't see them much.
I don't have a family.

Yes. I see them all the time.

Would you ever buy your significant other flowers?

No

Every year on our anniversary
Only if I messed up

As often as I can

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