What Kind of Heart Do You Have?

Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Just like personalities and fingerprints, no two hearts are ever the same. Of course, we are talking about your emotional heart and not the one in your chest. If we were talking about your beating heart, this quiz wouldn't be as much fun!

As you go through our questions, we are going to ask you to bare your soul with us. While we promise not to get too nosy, we do need to get a few tough answers from you before we can make our final determination. Assuming that you have a good heart like most people, we want to know the way you feel and react to certain situations. It's seeing how you handle things differently than others that will lead us to the type of heart you actually have.

When we get to the end, you might find that you have a soft heart or a tender heart. Or, you might find out that your heart is made up of something altogether different than that of most people. Either way, we think you'll have a case of the feels before you're done. Will our interpretation of your heart and soul be the same way you see yourself? You'll have to dig deep to find out!

When you watch a romantic movie, do you cry when the characters finally find one another?

Every single time!

If it's a good storyline, I'll shed a few tears.
I don't watch many romantic movies.

Most movies with happy endings make me cry.

If a local charity needed help, what would you donate?

I would donate my time.

I have some old furniture around.
Charities can always use old clothing.

I think money is the most valuable donation.

Are you the kind of person who stops to help turtles cross the road?

I've never seen a turtle in person.

I will stop traffic until the turtle passes.
You're on your own, turtle.

Who doesn't stop and help a turtle?

By which of these virtues do you try to live?

Respect

Grace
Prudence

Temperance

What might you do to help a coworker who is feeling under the weather?

I would suggest they take the day off.

I would provide them with emotional support.
I would supply them with hand sanitizer.

I would offer to take some of their workload.

Which animal do you think has the best heart?

Elephant

Labrador retriever
Alpaca

Earthworm

How do you make your hardest life decisions?

I give them a lot of thought.

I sometimes flip a coin.
I ask for advice from someone I trust.

I let them play out how they will.

What do you think when you see a newborn kitten?

I turn into a puddle.

I think that it's adorable!
I wish it were a puppy.

I think it's someone else's problem.

Are you a sore loser or do you practice good sportsmanship?

I always congratulate the winner.

It depends on what I've lost
I do not like to lose.

I don't show emotions either way.

Have you ever withheld information or told a little white lie?

Both are sometimes necessary.

I wouldn't dream of doing either thing.
I'm the master of telling you what you need to know.

Everyone is guilty of telling a little white lie.

Are you a big kid or an old soul?

I'm an old soul at work.

I'm a big kid at heart.
With my friends, I'm a big kid.

I think I act appropriately for my age.

Do you wear your heart on your sleeve?

You can always tell how I'm feeling.

I always let you know how I'm feeling.
I wear my heart in my chest.

I have a good poker face.

How do you feel when you see those tear-jerking animal commercials?

They shatter me!

I have to change the channel.
They ruin my day.

I skip through the commercials.

Do you always speak up when you feel like something is wrong?

I always speak my mind when something is wrong.

I'll always defend my friends and family.
I try not to get mixed up in things.

If it's really wrong, I'll say something.

What kind of heart would your last ex say you have?

Sweet

Soft
Cold

Tender

Do you believe that fish have feelings?

Every being on earth has feelings.

You'll have to ask a fish.
Fish have more feelings than some people I know.

Their brains aren't big enough for emotions.

Does your heart often overrule your brain?

My heart is always in control.

Sometimes, but not always
I always use my head.

My stomach overrules both of them.

How much do you like Valentine's Day?

It's my favorite holiday.

I think every day is a good day to express love.
Can we skip it next year?

If I'm not single, I love it.

If you were the boss, what would be your leadership style?

Fair

I am the boss.
Tough

Intelligent

Would you have the heart to work as an EMT?

I couldn't handle it.

I think I could do it.
I would like to try.

I couldn't handle the bodily fluids.

Which of these things could be your true heart's desire?

Love

Companionship
Wealth

Adventure

In your opinion, which Disney villain secretly has the most heart?

Ursula

Gaston
Kaa

Scar

If you had a wish for the world, what would it be?

Unity

Nutrition
Peace

Education

If you found a baby bird out of its nest, what would you do?

I would leave it alone.

I would call the fire department.
I would put it back in the nest.

I would nurse it back to health.

How do you usually express your love for others?

I let them know how I feel.

I do little things to care for them.
I tell the whole world.

I don't need to express it, they know.

How many hearts have you broken in your day?

I've never broken a heart.

I've had my heart broken more often.
I have lost count.

I've broken a few people's hearts.

Which of these gifts would you be most touched to receive?

Any gift is a treasure.

I love handmade gifts.
Thoughtful gifts are irreplaceable.

It had better be expensive.

What is the best thing you bring into a relationship?

I am always truthful.

I will never stray from the relationship.
I think my intelligence is my strongest trait.

I'm always stable.

Where would you most like to volunteer?

Hospital

Animal shelter
Thrift store

Homeless shelter

Which of these things makes you feel most content?

A job well done

Seeing my loved ones smile
Having extra money in the bank

Taking a long nap

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