What Non-Physical Attribute Do You Find Most Attractive?

By: Jennifer Post

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

There's no standard when it comes to attractiveness. Studies show that symmetrical faces are the most attractive to most people, but that's just physical beauty. Everything about beauty and attractiveness is subjective and open to debate. Personal preferences help determine attraction, but it is more than just physical. While looks might be what initially ropes you in, it's not what keeps you around.

Non-physical traits like kindness and intelligence are long-lasting and also change from person to person. Some people want a partner who is funny and shares their sense of humor, while others want someone who is incredibly intelligent and challenges the mind. Or maybe you want a combination of brains, humor and kindness. Whatever your preferences are, you know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and poor non-physical traits can't be covered with makeup.

At a certain point, adult life might become about finding someone you want to settle down with or even have children with. You might start to look for traits you'd want to pass on to your children or you might finally have an easier time recognizing what your "deal-breakers" are. Want to find out which non-physical trait you find the most attractive? Take this quiz to find out!

What do you love most about your friends?

They make me laugh

They are smart
They are just good people

I don't have to hide any part of myself from them

Do you see the good in everyone?

No, but some people are just evil

I see that everyone tries to be good, but doesn't always succeed
I like to think there is good in everyone

I genuinely don't

Thinking back to your last relationship, what was the best part of it?

We knew each other completely

We had all the same classes
I loved our Sunday routine

We were two peas in a pod

If you had to pick one celebrity to marry, who would it be?

Chris Pratt

Ken Jennings
Kate Middleton

Elizabeth Taylor

When it comes to books, what genre is your favorite?

Coming of age

Historical non-fiction
Feel-good stories

Romance novels

How do you respond to criticism about something you've worked really hard on?

I always try to see the positive

I know it's not a personal attack
I meet it with gratitude for another opportunity to succeed

I get mad at first, but then cool down

Let's say you saw a dog in the street. What would you do?

It's not my problem

Look for tags
Let it into my car and take it to a shelter

Take it home and keep it

When you are sick, what is the one thing that makes you feel better?

Ice cream

Binge watching true crime shows
Cuddling

Hot baths and peppermint essential oil

Do you have any regrets in life?

Nope. Everything I've done has been a learning experience.

Regrets are a waste of time.
I regret not paying attention more in college.

Being mean to my grandma.

Rain or shine, what is one part of your day you don't miss?

My morning run

Reading the newspaper on my porch
Taking a walk with my elderly neighbor

Afternoon latte to take a break from work

Have you noticed anything about yourself in a relationship that you would change?

I tend to pick on my dates too much

I've been told I talk down to people
I'm too nice

I get a little aggressive

In a world full of phonies, how do you stay true to yourself?

I don't take anything too seriously

I know who I am
I try to stay off of social media

I make time to just be alone

Have you ever wished you were born in another time?

I don't think I would fit in another time period

The 1950s would have been cool
Maybe a time where there was less hatred, if that existed

I hear the 20s were a roaring time

Stress can really build up. How do you relieve stress?

Watch a fun movie

Remind myself that everything is going to be okay
Do something nice for someone

Going on a dating app to find plans

Given the chance, what would you apologize to your younger self for?

Being so self-conscious

Not making enough friends
Eating so many candy bars

Being so afraid all the time

There are a lot of varietals of flowers out there. Do you favor one more than another?

Peonies

Purple salvia
Sunflowers

Wildflowers

Is there a certain cuisine you could eat every day?

Chinese

Indian
American

Italian

Where do you stand on conspiracy theories?

I think they're hilarious

They are just that, theories
Some of them are compelling

My favorite is that the Earth is flat

Do you have a particular order in which you get ready for bed?

Nah I wing it

Brush teeth, wash face, moisturize hands and feet
Kiss my dogs and then go to sleep

Watch tv, scroll social media, fall asleep with my phone on my hand

Are you frivolous with your spending or frugal?

Way too frivolous

I am a saver by nature
I save what I can and spend the rest

Honestly I spend way too much on food

When you workout, what is the one body part you focus on?

Full body

Upper body
Abs

Legs

Do you prefer to have serious conversations or more light-hearted chats?

Light-hearted for sure

I like intellectual conversations
A mix of both is the perfect combination

Whatever I am into at the time of the conversation

If you had to tell someone bad news, how would you do it?

Try to find a way to laugh about it

Sit them down and tell them
Ease them into it

Leave a voicemail

Some people slurp when they eat soup or drink something. Is that a deal breaker?

Nah I try to out-slurp them

Absolutely, I can't tolerate that
I ask them if there is another way they can do it

I don't know if it's a deal-breaker but it sure is annoying

Would you want to be with someone who wakes up early or stays up late?

Doesn't matter

Waking up early makes you more productive
I like to wake up early, but my partner doesn't have to

I want to say stay up late, but I could change my mind

How important is it that your significant other likes all the same things as you?

It's important to have things in common, but not everything

Not that important. You can find similarities anywhere
Very important, I want to share everything with my SO

Differences make relationships spicy

Traveling can be stressful, but incredibly rewarding. What do you love most about it?

I actually love when things go wrong, it makes for great stories

Learning about new cultures and traditions
Meeting new people and making new friends

Cozy nights in a luxury hotel room

If you have to move at the drop of a hat and could only take one thing with you, what would you take?

The television

My favorite book
A family photo

My lipstick collection

What would your friends say is your "type"?

The class clown type

Book nerd
A big old softie

The hot surfer kind of person

Would you change anything about you to fit in a relationship?

Absolutely not

I might, depending on what it is
I could never sacrifice crucial parts of myself

I think I could, for a little bit at least

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