Is It True Love?

Diana Spasic

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About This Quiz

Love is a powerful drug. You don't just feel it - it consumes you. It can stop time and take you to a new dimension where nothing and no one matters except for you and your lover. But not every love is true love. They say you will know when true love hits you, but sometimes it's tough to tell. Some people don't even think true love "hits" you at all – they believe it comes slowly and happens naturally.

There is a big difference between true love and ordinary love. Both are powerful and consuming, but true love knows no boundaries. It makes you feel at home when you're with your loved one, and it makes you want to spend the rest of your life with them. Not only in their arms, but by their side, too, feeling proud of them every step of the way. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the strong whirlpool of feelings love brings our way and we can't think straight. When it's true love, it doesn't matter because the other person feels the same way and your feelings are safe with them. But when you're in love with someone who isn't capable of feeling real love for you, things always seem off, even when everything is OK in the relationship.

Does true love live in your relationship? Take this quiz to find out.

What do you like most about this person?

The way they make me feel

Their looks
Their beautiful personality

Everything about them is perfect.

Do you enjoy spending a lot of time together?

Yes, I wish we could spend every second together.

Not a lot of it, but I enjoy seeing them whenever we meet.
I love being with them, but I have my own life and friends, too.

I would if that was the case, but we don't spend a lot of time together unfortunately.

Do you think a lot about this person when you're not with them?

Sure, I wonder what they're doing every now and then.

Yes, they are always on my mind.
Not really

I don't think it's a lot, but I do think about them often.

What do you think about their flaws?

He/she has flaws just like everyone else. Nobody's perfect.

They are flawed, but I adore everything about them, even their flaws.
They are flawed and I can't stand some of their flaws.

To me, they are perfect.

Can you honestly say that you are truly in love with this person?

I might be, I don't know.

Yes, I'm crazy about them.
Yes, I think this is THE ONE.

I don't think so.

Is he/she the best person you have ever met?

No

Yes
They might be.

Not the very best, but they're up there among my top 5 best people I've ever met.

When did he/she say "I love you" for the first time?

They haven't said it yet.

Shortly after we started dating
Just recently, and I'm thrilled about it because I love them too.

After a fight or a break up

Have you introduced them to your family and other important people in your life?

Yes, he/she knows everyone.

We haven't gotten to that part yet.
They've met a couple of my friends.

No, I only do that when the relationship is stable and serious.

How does this person act when you are sick?

I don't know, I haven't been sick yet since we've been together

They are always busy with something else.
They bring soup, tea, ask if I need help with anything, etc.

They call me all the time and try to cheer me up over the phone.

If they broke up with you today, what would be the first thing that would run through your mind?

"What? Why?"

"This must be a joke."
"I knew this would happen."

Nothing, I would be completely broken.

For how long do you usually think about them before falling asleep at night?

I rarely think about them before going to sleep.

I think about them all day and dream about them at night, so it's a nonstop action.
I might think about them for a while, but then I quickly move on to other matters.

Not too long because we often fall asleep together.

Could you imagine kissing no one else but this person for the rest of your life?

Yes, they've put a spell on me and I all I want is to kiss them forever.

I don't think that would be easy, but they're worth the effort.
Yes, I can't imagine ever wanting anyone else.

No way.

What do you think about his/her favorite bands, TV shows and movies?

I love them, we have almost the exact same taste.

I don't really like any of his/her favorite things.
They're OK, I like some of them.

I don't know that much about them.

Do you sometimes re-read some of their texts?

Over and over and I never delete the best ones.

Sometimes I do.
Not really

Many times. He/she is such a riddle to me.

How long does it take them to notice when you're worried about something?

They notice it right away - as soon as they see me or hear my voice.

It takes a while.
I think they notice quickly but they try to ignore it for a while.

They sometimes don't even notice I'm bummed about something.

When they talk about the future, how often do they place you in it?

Always

They rarely talk about the future with me.
He/she talks about the future but doesn't mention my presence in it.

They include me sometimes, but sometimes they don't.

Do you talk about your secrets and insecurities to this person?

Not much. We're too busy kissing.

We talk sometimes, but I don't tell them everything.
Yes, and I tell them everything.

We don't really have conversations like that.

How much do you know about your partner's past relationships?

I know the important things, but not the details.

They've mentioned an ex or two in some random conversation, but that's it.
I think I know everything that matters.

Not much

Do you like everything about your love interest, including their habits and flaws?

Yes, they are perfect just the way they are.

I don't like some of their habits.
No, not everything

I like most of the things I've learned about them so far.

Are they quick to apologize to you when they've done you wrong?

Yes, they always apologize.

No, nothing's ever their fault.
I don't know, they haven't done anything worth apologizing (yet)

They apologize, but not always.

When you think of this person, do you think of them as "the one"?

Yes, definitely.

Not really
Sometimes I do, but not always.

Yes and no, I'm not sure because everything is so intense.

What's your favorite thing to do together?

Kissing and cuddling

Anything, as long as they're by my side
Having deep conversations about life

Going out and having fun

Is this someone you're more in love with than you've ever been with anyone else?

No

Yes, I've never been this much in love with anyone.
I've loved before, but this time it's different. This is the one.

They might be.

If your lover asked you to move in together, what would your first reaction be?

I would be thrilled.

I'd say it's too soon, and that I'm not ready yet.
I'd ask if they were joking. We are so far from that.

We already live together.

How intense are your arguments?

VERY intense

We haven't argued yet - haven't reached that level.
I get upset sometimes, but it's nothing that makes me lose control.

Sometimes they are over the top.

When you think about marrying this person, what's the first thing that crosses your mind?

"I hope it happens"

"That's not what I want"
"Could it really happen for the two of us?"

"Would that be a mistake?"

Have they ever broken your heart?

Yes, many times

No
They've hurt my feelings, but I wouldn't call it a heartbreak.

Yes, but they've made up for it and I'm over it now.

Does seeing this person always make you feel better?

Yes, they make my day every time.

Not always
Depends on their mood

Depends on my mood

Which of these best describe the one you're in love with?

Passionate, wild, gorgeous

Warm, loving, honest
Cute and interesting

Fun, kind and smart

If this person were to lose all of their best physical features, would you still be as interested as you are now?

I'm not sure.

Of course I would. I love their essence, not just their body.
No

Maybe

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