What Kind of Boy Is Right for You?

By: Emily Maggrett

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

In a world with so many boys and so little time, you, unfortunately, cannot date as many as you would like. It would be nice if humans enjoyed eternal life so that we could date and mate at our leisure, but at some point, we have to become realistic about the kind of boys that are right for us. However, figuring out your exact type can be a real challenge! Should you be trying to obtain an ambitious, competitive lacrosse guy, or is that geeky hottie from Biology 101 your perfect match? Decisions, decisions!

If you're fretting about which species of boy to pursue, stress no longer: this quiz can help! We're going to ask you about your favorite fictional hunks, secret feelings about horses and the most boring thing that a guy can talk about. We also want to know what kind of music you can't stand, whether you were goth in high school and which romantic comedies you relate to.

Tell us the truth about your romantic history, personal taste and Valentine daydreams, and we'll reveal the sort of guy that can definitely make you happy. Ready for A LOT of boy talk? Let's get quizzing!

What's your current relationship status?

It's complicated.

I'm single.
I'm divorced.

I'm already seeing someone.

If a guy wants to win you over, what SHOULDN'T he do?

Try to get me to commit too fast

Fail to laugh at my jokes
Show up late to dates

Borrow money from me

In your opinion, which of these fictional hotties can get it?

Sherlock Holmes

Joey Tribbiani
Mr. Darcy

Patrick Bateman

What would your ideal boyfriend give you for Valentine's Day?

A book of Neruda poems

Tickets to see your favorite comedian
A horseback ride on the beach

A silk scarf that matches your eyes

How do you like guys to dress?

Sloppy but cool

I don't really care?
In jeans and T-shirts

For success!

A nerdy guy asks you on a date. You say ... ?

"Maybe. Let me check my calendar."

"Sure, why not?"
"Sorry, but you're not my type."

"As if, you dumb nerd!"

Would you rather your partner have more romantic experience than you do or less romantic experience than you do?

Less. I've picked some real lemons.

More. I'm more innocent than I'd prefer.
Less. Let's just say, I have some regrets.

More. I'm such a workaholic that my social life is anemic at best.

Imagine you're buying a new couch. Which of these options appeals to you the most?

A reupholstered antique Mission settee

IKEA three-seater
A rustic leather sofa

Something sleek and black

Which musical genre do you hate?

Nu metal

Folk
Trance music

Country

Let's say you have to date a mythological creature. Would you rather date a werewolf, a vampire, a merman or a centaur?

A werewolf

A merman
A centaur

A vampire

When you were little, were you a horse fan?

Maybe a little bit?

Nah, those kids were weird.
Yes. Horses rule!

I knew how to ride but I didn't act goth about it.

The guy you like just broke up with his partner. What do you do?

Invite him to an art opening you're going to.

"Joke" about swooping in, now that he's single.
Stay quiet, but cast yearning gazes at him.

End the suspense by asking him out.

What's the most boring thing a guy can talk about?

The stock market

Weather conditions
Podcasts

His favorite musicians

Would you like it if a guy wrote a song for you?

Yes, that sounds romantic.

No, that sounds embarrassing!
Probably not. When it comes to love, actions speak louder than words.

If a guy wrote a song for me, I would laugh at him.

Pretend you're a crew member on "Star Trek." Which role would you fill on the ship?

Engineer

First mate
Security officer

Captain

What should a guy do if he wants to prove he likes you?

He should give me little gifts.

He should tease the life out of me!
He should bring me flowers.

He should give me his letterman's jacket.

Imagine it's ten years from now. You're happily married to this guy and have three children. What are their names?

Althea, William and Eve

Amy, John and Poppy
Consuelo, Vincent and Daisy

Patricia, Bradford and Diana

Every once in a while, you've got to hang out with a bad boy. What kind of bad boys light your fire?

Motorcycle-riding poets

Funny but mean party guys
Mysterious drifters

Handsome Wall Street bros

Which high school stereotype were you?

The Goth

The Drama Geek
The Hick

The Yearbook Kid

You've had a long week. How do you want to relax with your guy?

I'd like to lie on the floor of our apartment and listen to music.

I'd like to watch a dumb but hilarious comedy like "Step Brothers."
I'd like to go on a short hike and relax under the stars.

I'd like to go out to dinner somewhere swanky.

Have you ever humiliated yourself for love?

Yes. It's not love if you're not willing to risk everything for it.

Yeah, I've made some embarrassing declarations.
No, but I've borne the pain of unrequited love.

Nah. Love's not worth your pride!

What's your favorite way to save money?

I skimp on buying groceries.

I cancel my streaming media subscriptions.
I stay in instead of going out.

I work extra hours.

If you were a Disney princess, which one would you be?

Moana

Ariel
Princess Aurora

Cinderella

In your opinion, which of these rom-coms is the funniest?

"Barcelona"

"When Harry Met Sally"
"The Philadelphia Story"

"Legally Blonde"

If your potential new boyfriend turned out to be a horrible dancer, would that be a deal-breaker?

Yes. I wouldn't be able to see him romantically after that.

Nope! I'm a bad dancer too.
Nah, that sounds endearing to me.

Ugh, yes. I can't date a dork!

Which of these celebrity couples is #goals?

Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond
Johnny Cash and June Carter

Barack and Michelle Obama

Would you rather date a hot guy who worked all the time or a regular-looking guy who was always there for you?

Ew, how about neither?

Probably the regular guy, but the hot guy would tempt me.
The regular-looking guy, of course!

The hot guy, duh.

Let's say you're in the market for a new dog. Which one of these pooches would you pick?

A greyhound

A Scottie
An Australian shepherd

A French bulldog

Are you confident enough to rock a tiny swimsuit at the beach?

Yes, if there aren't too many people around.

Heck no!
I think that's vulgar, so I wouldn't.

Of course. Tiny swimsuits are my jam!

Which of these quotes about love do you relate to the most?

“If a man hasn't what's necessary to make a woman love him, it's his fault, not hers.”

“There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart's desire. The other is to gain it.”
“Anyway, there's something wrong with everybody and it's up to you to know what you can handle.”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

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