Take This Dating IQ Quiz and We'll Guess When You'll Meet Your Soulmate

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Dating can be a challenging game to play, and if we're going to be honest here, not many people excel at it. But we can't really blame them either, because trying to make a great impression can be quite daunting and terrifying. Dating is about showing off your best self, but it's equally important to embrace your flaws as a person. After all, if you're going to be with that special someone for the long haul, then they should probably get to know the real you!

Here's some important dating advice to start: Let go of any fears or worries that you may have about a date. Spending time with someone is supposed to be fun, light and a bit silly at times, so try to embrace your carefree side. Another good rule of thumb is to always offer to pay for the bill. Whether the date happens at a restaurant or at the movies, it's important to be respectful and courteous of someone's time and money. But if you already know about some of this relationship stuff, then maybe you'll meet your soulmate sooner than you think! It's time to show us how great your dating skills are with this romance-themed IQ quiz!

You're at a restaurant waiting for your crush when you realize that they're 30 minutes late! What are you going to do now?

I'll wait for them a little longer.

I'll call or text them.
I'll leave the restaurant.

I wouldn't know what to do.

Where is the best place to take someone for a first date?

The movies

A restaurant
A shopping mall

The park

What does the "spark" feel like when you really like someone?

It feels like fireworks.

It feels like a volcano.
It feels like the wind in the air.

I'm not sure how it feels.

To kiss or not to kiss on a first date ... what would you do?

I would use my instincts for this.

I would go for the kiss!
I would wait this out.

I would just run away in fear.

If you were dating someone, would you change your relationship status on social media?

No, that's not really necessary.

I would only change it on 1-2 social media platforms.
Only if my significant other was going to change their status

Yes, because how else will the world know?

When dating someone you really like, which of these qualities is the most important to you?

Communication

Honesty
Respect

Appearance

Would you ever want to date someone who is messy or untidy?

That's a big "no" from me.

It depends on how messy they are.
I wouldn't care either way.

Yes, because I'm the same way.

The floor is open for conversations! What do you like to talk about on first dates?

Our interests

Something intellectual, like philosophy
World news

Myself

Let's say that you're on a first date with someone who was dressed in sweaty gym clothes. Will they make it to the second round of dating?

Sure, why not?

Only if they have a really good personality
It depends on how sweaty those gym clothes are.

Nope. Nope. Nope.

Which of these meals would you like to cook for someone you're dating?

Roasted chicken

Chicken Alfredo
Hamburger Helper

Boxed mac and cheese

Is it ever OK to lie in a relationship to avoid hurting each other's feelings?

No, it's never OK to lie to anyone.

It depends on the situation.
An occasional white lie is fine.

Yes, this sounds like a great idea.

It looks like your date wants to go dancing tonight! How do you feel about this?

Overjoyed

Indifferent
Terrified

Angry

How would you feel if your date orders a $50 steak dinner at a restaurant?

I don't really mind.

That better be the best steak in existence.
I don't care, as long as I'm not paying for it.

That would be a little weird.

Does height matter when it comes to dating a person you really like?

No, it doesn't matter at all.

I can overlook this if they have a great personality.
Yes, they can't be shorter than me.

Yes, they can't be taller than me.

It's time for you to take one of these A-list celebrities out on an epic first date!

Jake Gyllenhaal

Sandra Bullock
Tom Cruise

Scarlett Johansson

Which of these exotic locations sounds great for a honeymoon?

Bali

Bora Bora
Cape Town

Sonoma

One of these dating pet peeves is your least favorite, but which one is it?

Someone who is too shy and quiet

Someone who is constantly on their phone
Someone who only talks about themselves

Someone who smokes cigarettes

How would you feel about dating someone who has many friends of the opposite sex?

I wouldn't really care.

I would try not to get jealous about this.
I would be cautious about this.

I think that's super weird.

If your significant other was buying you too many gifts, would you feel uneasy about this?

A little bit

Yes, because now I feel obligated to buy them more gifts.
It depends on how many gifts they were buying me.

No, because it's expected.

Choose one of these gifts to buy for your crush on Valentine's Day!

Board game

Jewelry
Flowers

Chocolate

What matters more to you when it comes to dating the crush of your dreams: money or good looks?

Neither

Good looks
Money

Both

Do you think that 6 months is too soon to move in with someone you like?

It depends on how strong the relationship is.

I think that sounds about right.
Yes, I would wait at least a few years.

I would want to move in with someone sooner than this.

Which of the following is the golden rule when it comes to dating someone?

Always have manners.

Take things slowly.
Don't give fake compliments.

Never be late.

Pretend that your date wants to go to McDonald's for dinner tonight. Your first reaction would be ...

Happy

Calm
Confused

Annoyed

Who should hold the door open on a first date?

Both of us

Me
Them

Hopefully someone else will open the door for us.

It looks like your phone is ringing on a first date! What are you going to do now?

Only answer the call if it's an emergency.

Ignore it.
Send the caller a text.

Answer it.

If you were at a restaurant with your super cute crush, which of these foods would you order?

BBQ ribs

Pasta
Sushi

Salad

Which of these shoes is an absolute "no-no" on a first date?

Flip flops

Crocs
Platform heels

Sneakers

Tonight sounds like the perfect evening for a movie! Which of these classics would you like to watch with your date?

"Jaws"

"The Godfather"
"The Wizard of Oz"

"Psycho"

On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you with your flirting techniques?

9-10

7-8
4-6

1-3

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