What Kind of Romance Is Meant for You?

Alex Wittman

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You're just about to swipe right, but something stops you. Amidst all the Tindering, Bumbling and obligatory coffee dates with your friend's brother's newly-single BFF, you stop and wonder: what kind of romance is meant for you? We so totally feel that. These days, one of the hardest parts of adulting is trying to meet someone you actually want to be around for more than five seconds. Facts. WTF, all those rom-coms made it look so easy!

But, even after (especially after) the worst first dates, we want you to remember that you are indeed destined for romance. Wondering what exactly that kind of romance is? Is it more To All The Boys I've Loved Before or Fifty Shades Freed? YKTV. Instead of getting tilted over yet another creeper sliding into your DMs, why not take our quiz to find out what kind of romance is meant for you? At the very least, the results might help you write a better bio on your fave dating app. Or, who knows, the results could leave you totally shook. You won't find out until you take the quiz, so what are you waiting for? We know you're low key dying to find out what kind of romance is meant for you.

Dating apps can be total thirst traps, but if you had to pick one you actually kinda like, which of the following would you choose?

OkCupid

Bumble
Match

Tinder

Thinking back on your last relationship flop, why did you ultimately decide to dip?

They weren't the person I thought they were.

I couldn't depend on them.
Our relationship was way too basic.

TBH, there was no fire.

How would you deal if someone you were way in to ghosted you?

OOF, this sounds way painful. I'd totally cry to my BFF.

Whatever. Better that it happens sooner than later.
Idc if this sounds extra AF, but I'd text them til they responded.

That's super lame, but what's life without a little drama?

Spill the tea on your last Tinder date. All things considered, how would you rate the IRL outing?

It was fun, but they're obv not THE ONE.

Meh, I guess it was fine.
There could be something there.

TBH, I was way into them and hope they wanna hang again.

Imagine you're taking a bougie AF trip somewhere in the world. Which romantic city would you most like to visit?

Paris, France

Rome, Italy
Los Angeles, California

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Let's talk about the last relationship you took an L on. How did it end?

The split was mutual.

I broke it off.
I got dumped.

Who knows what happened. Too much drama to keep straight.

Humans aren't the only romantic mammals. Which creature's love life do you find relatable AF?

Lovebirds because DUH.

Wolves because they mate for life.
Seahorses because, apparently, they're super flirty.

Flamingoes because their mating dances are lit.

When you think about future bae, what's the most important quality you look for in a significant other?

Kindness

Loyalty
Hotness

Passion

You and bae want to spend Saturday night cuddling on the couch. Which of the following romance movies are you going to watch?

"To All The Boys I've Loved Before"

"Silver Linings Playbook"
"Call Me By Your Name"

"A Star Is Born"

We want to low key know, do you think true love is real?

Absolutely, and if it isn't my whole life is a lie.

For sure, but it's much more practical than romance movies would have you believe.
TBH, based on everything I've experienced, I'm not so sure.

It's out there, but most people will never find it.

As you swipe left and right, which of the following is a total deal breaker?

They're just looking to hook up.

They don't seem to have ambitions.
They aren't attractive enough.

They just don't have "it" (although, I'm not quite sure what "it" is).

Bae just said something that made you feel so #blessed. Which of the following completely melted your heart?

"I've waited my whole life for you."

"Loving you is the smartest decision I ever made."
"The world has never seen a love like ours."

"I couldn't survive a day without you."

No cap how old were you when you fell in love for the first time?

I was in high school.

I've never been in love.
I was just a kid.

I was in my 20s.

A total cutie slides into your DMs. What's the first thing you notice about them?

Their eyes

Their funny AF bio
Their lips

Their sexy bod

We won't tell if you throw some major shade at your ex, so what's something you really couldn't stand about them?

They didn't have a romantic bone in their body.

I didn't feel supported.
They lied a lot.

We didn't have much chemistry (if any).

While nicknames are so totally extra, we're also kinda here for them. Which of the following nicknames would you most like for bae to call you?

Sweetheart

Honey
Lover

Babe

We can't even imagine how turnt up Hollywood weddings are. Which celebrity couple are you living for?

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Halsey and Yungblud

In your opinion, which of these famous literary romances was the GOAT?

Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger

Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy
Romeo and Juliet

Gatsby and Daisy

After a fire first meeting, your date leans in to kiss you. Which of the following moves is a total mood?

Looking into my eyes as they lean in

Every kiss is as unique as the kisser
Holding my face

Running their fingers through my hair

So, you're getting ready for a date (YKTV). How do you choose what to wear?

I like to dress up but don't want to seem like I'm trying too hard.

I go for something comfy that I feel confident in.
New or old, I dress to impress.

I like to buy something new that totally slays.

If bae wants to show that they love you, how can they do so?

Simply saying "I love you" is enough.

It would be great if they'd do the dishes.
Just make some time for me, please.

They can kiss me like they meant it.

In a relationship, which of the following is most important to you?

Affection

Honesty
Chemistry

Spontaneity

If your love life was a color, which of the following would it be?

Yellow

Indigo
Green

Red

Some people will just dip out, but others are willing to work for love. How willing are you to compromise in a relationship?

If it's meant to be, it will all work.

There are a few things I'd rather dip out on than compromise over.
I will do pretty much anything to hold things together.

I'm willing to compromise as long as I'm not the only one doing so.

We're not trying to throw any shade here, but some relationships just aren't meant to be. Of the following, who is the person you'd absolutely not date?

My boss

My BFF's ex
My BFF

My neighbor

TBH, there's a zillion different ways you can meet THE ONE. From the following, which way would you most like to meet your true love?

Somewhere random AF like an elevator

On a dating app
Through mutual friends

On vacation

Opposites attract is a big mood, but which celebrity couple were you just never able to wrap your head around?

Kim Kardashian and Nick Cannon

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber

Awww, bae decided to surprise you with flowers. What's in the bouquet?

Tulips

Daffodils
Daisies

Roses

Which of the following bops are you still bumping because its lyrics have you that shook?

"Sunflower" by Post Malone

"Shallow" by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga
"In My Feelings" by Drake

"Without Me" by Halsey

Disney movies were always #GOALS. Which of the following couples were you most obsessed with?

Ariel and Prince Eric from "The Little Mermaid"

Carl and Ellie from "Up"
Belle and Beast from "Beauty and the Beast"

Princess Jasmine and Aladdin from "Aladdin"

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