What % Compatible Are You With Your Significant Other?

Jennifer Post

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About This Quiz

It's a common misconception that you must have everything in common with your significant other and that you have to agree on everything. Actually, it's been found that disagreeing and fighting occasionally is healthy for a long-lasting relationship. Now, with that said, if the two of you can't agree on anything, especially the major things, and you are always fighting, you might not be right for each other. But while you're busy figuring it out, people all over are trying to figure out the best way to help make your decision a little easier.

Sometimes love isn't enough to sustain a relationship, and that's a fact. But deep love and affection for one another is what keeps the world going 'round. It's also up to you to really decide what you're willing to put up with and what you're not. Society is (mostly) an encouraging place where you can be free to make your own decisions and be with whoever you want. Even if others don't think you're right for each other, all that matters is how the two of you feel about each other. At the end of the day, it's the two of you against the world.

If you want to know what percent compatible you and your significant other are, take this quiz to find out!

What do you think is the single most important aspect of a relationship?

Not hating each other

Being really happy when the other person walks through the door
Being on the same page about your future

Mutual understanding and respect

Is there anything you don't like about your significant other?

The way they chew

Sometimes they text and drive.
They leave their socks all over the house.

They love me too much.

Are you happiest when you're with your significant other?

I'm just as happy with them as I am with my friends and family.

I'm definitely close to the happiest.
They're my best friend.

I get sad when they leave.

Do you both want marriage and kids?

I want both, but I'm still trying to convince my other half.

Marriage yes. We're still on the fence about kids.
I'm fine having kids but don't care about marriage.

Yes and yes

Do your family and friends like your significant other?

My friends do, but some of my family doesn't really.

My sister is hard to please.
Everyone loves my SO.

They might like him more than I do! Kidding, of course.

If you were trying to decide what movie to see, who would ultimately make the decision?

My significant other

I would, of course.
We'd go with whichever one had the best show time.

We would do something else we could both agree on.

Do you feel like you have to sacrifice a lot for your relationship?

I do, but I think it's worth it.

No, I really don't
Love is all about sacrifices.

I don't think I should have to sacrifice anything.

Is snuggling up on the couch your favorite way to spend an evening?

Depends on the kind of day I've had

Most days, yes
Maybe snuggling in bed, but the evening is hobby time.

It's the best thing in the world.

Should household chores and responsibilities be shared?

In an ideal world, yes, but I usually end up doing everything.

Yes, absolutely
I think each person should have specific chores.

I don't mind doing the bulk of it.

What if you and your significant other can't agree on how you want to decorate your home?

We wait until we can find the right pieces.

I just buy things. They trust me.
I don't know! I've never been in that situation.

That would never happen.

If a psychic told you that you and your partner weren't meant for each other, what would you do?

I would straight up ignore them.

We'd talk about why they might think that.
I'd tell my partner and we'd have a good laugh.

I'd ask for my money back.

Would your significant other take care of you if you were sick?

I hope so.

They'd do whatever they could.
For sure! I'd get homemade soup.

They'd probably take off from work to watch movies with me all day.

Does your partner expect a lot from you?

We expect a lot from each other.

They just want me to be the best I can be.
They don't put a lot of pressure on me.

There aren't really any expectations.

Have you gone through a major personal hardship while in your relationship?

I've been unemployed and broke.

I get pretty depressed sometimes.
No, but my partner has

We both have and we're stronger for it.

Who decides where or what to eat?

We take turns.

We draw straws.
It's hard because we're both usually so indifferent.

I usually end up making the final decision.

Do you get mad at your significant other if they're on their phone a lot?

Nah, because I'm on my phone all the time too.

If it's during dinner or quality time, I do.
Not really, they pay enough attention to me.

It's my biggest pet peeve.

What has your biggest fight been about?

Money

How we don't take enough vacations
I'm not the biggest fan of my SO's friends.

Stupid things, like the shows they like that I don't

In your own opinion, what % compatible are you and your partner?

At least 50%

Pretty close to 80%
I gotta say almost 100%.

Off the charts

What's the most attractive thing about your partner?

How kind he is to almost everyone

Their ability to feel like home
How much they make me laugh

How good they look all dressed up

Is it important that your significant other have their own friendship with your friends?

It's not a necessity, but that would be nice.

I would really love that.
It's really important to me.

Nah, I don't really care about that.

If your partner was going to propose, would they know what kind of ring you want?

Probably not. I've never told them.

I've dropped enough hints, so I hope so.
I'll love anything they get me.

They definitely know.

Are you a good partner to your significant other?

I'm a really good match for them.

They couldn't ask for better.
I try my absolute best.

I'm sure I'm super annoying sometimes, but it's part of my charm.

Is physical attraction still going strong in your relationship?

It's not "not" there.

I'm still super into them physically.
We're doing all right ;)

It may be there more than it was when we first met.

Do you both usually want to do the same things on the weekends?

I usually want to go out to dinner, but we end up staying in a lot.

It depends on our moods.
Sometimes I have to be dragged places because I like staying home.

Oh yeah, we talk about it ahead of time.

How do you split up the holidays?

We rotate whose family we spend them with every year.

We try to make holidays as equal as possible.
I dread when we have to spend holidays with his family.

We mostly see my family.

If the two of you broke up tomorrow, how would you handle it?

I'd cry it out and try to see the positive.

I don't think I'd ever get over it.
I would be an emotional wreck for a while.

Irrelevant - we're going to be together forever.

Are you able to really speak your mind in your relationship?

I can speak it, but it doesn't always go over well.

Yes, but I still hold back sometimes.
There is complete freedom.

I know I can say anything and my SO will still love me.

Do you have a timeline for taking your relationship to the next level, whatever that is for the two of you?

No, we just do what feels right.

We want to move in together in the next year.
Marriage is definitely happening within the next five years.

No timeline, we just follow our hearts.

Who wears the pants in your relationship?

My partner tells me that I do, but I'm not so sure about that.

My partner does, but I'm fine with it.
We each take a leg.

I definitely do.

What would be the straw that broke the camel's back for your relationship?

Cheating by either party

Some deep betrayal like stealing from me
Hating my family

There's nothing we couldn't overcome.

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