Which Earth Sign Should You Date?

By: Steven Miller

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

While some may find Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo to be a bit predictable and boring signs, we're guessing you see some value in their personality types. While it may take longer for the earth signs to warm up and let you get close to them, there are some wonderful rewards for having made it through their obstacle course of trust.

They are known for being extremely loyal. Once you have earned their confidence, they will stick with you come hell or high water. It is important for you to remain honest and true to them or that trust may disappear, never to return again. The standards are going to be high; it's just a question of if you are up to the task.

Earth signs are also amazing at planning and organization. They take on big-time goals and work their butts off to make those visions into a reality. That being said, if you like spontaneity and flights of fancy, this group will likely not really work all that well for you. These are the kind of people that you can always rely and depend on, but their determination and focus may come off as a bit too rigid for those not drawn to what these signs offer.

Grab a snack and get comfortable; we're about to find out if you have what it takes to date an earthy type.

Is someone who is highly organized appealing to you?

Yes, I appreciate someone who has their act together.

They don't have to be too neat about it, as long as there's a method to their madness.
I'd rather be with someone who was super-organized than a slob.

I'd rather not be with someone who was too anal about stuff.

How important is loyalty to you?

That's not really something I value all that much.

It's cool, I guess.
It's pretty darn important.

Honestly, it's pretty much everything to me.

Which Friday night activity with your partner sounds like the most ideal?

Cuddling up in bed.

Something intellectually stimulating sounds ideal.
Whatever it is, I hope they have it all planned out. I just want to relax.

I don't know, let's just go with the flow and see what happens.

Would it bother you that it was hard to earn your significant other's trust?

I'd be okay with it, especially if I was one of the few to make it into that impressive inner circle.

I can appreciate that I would have to earn my way into their heart.
Yeah, that would totally rub me the wrong way.

It might frustrate me at first, but as long as they repay that patience with sensual adoration later, we're good.

Do you want to date someone who is an incredibly hard worker?

That would be fine with me, as long as they don't overdo it.

Maybe, but they would still need to be able to make plenty of time for our relationship too.
I'd rather be around someone who was more laid-back and unpredictable.

Yes, I love someone who has lofty goals and works hard to achieve their dreams.

How appealing would it be if your date was a very goal-oriented person?

Nah, I'd rather date someone who's more open to possibilities.

I'm only interested in people who have very specific goals that they're working towards.
They don't have to have it all figured out yet, but they should be heading in that direction.

I'm fine with them being driven, but I'd hope there would be some room for detours on their path.

If your partner was very picky and had incredibly high standards, would that bother you?

No, I'd be flattered if I made the cut with those high standards.

I could see that getting a little irritating at some point.
I can understand being picky about some things, just as long as it's not ridiculous.

That sounds like a total nightmare.

How honest do you want your significant other to be?

Little white lies don't bother me at all. Everybody does it.

They don't have to beat me over the head with honesty, but I'd rather they were transparent about things.
I'd rather someone was brutally honest with me than tip-toeing around things. Let's be direct with each other.

I want someone who is always going to tell me the truth, even if it is hard to hear.

Are you okay with your soulmate being incredibly stubborn?

Believe it or not, I find this to be very appealing.

It's not a turn on, but I can deal with some stubborn behavior.
I'm alright with a bit of that, but they would need to be flexible on some things.

Heck no. Why would you want that?

How important is it that you win arguments?

I don't have to be right all the time, just most of the time.

It's not that important to me. I'd rather find a compromise that works.
Honestly, it is very important because I am always right.

I couldn't care less.

Will you have a desire to try to change your partner for the better?

Maybe in some small ways, but I'd respect who they already are.

I'm not that naive.
I'm sure I can get them to make a few positive changes.

I'm not going to say that impulse won't be there, but I'll try to resist it.

Would you consider yourself to be a sensual person?

I'm not that way all the time, but intelligent conversation tends to get me in the mood.

Yes, I'm very touchy-feely.
Not really. I have to really be in the mood for that.

Most people wouldn't guess that I'm as sensual as I am.

How important is really good food to you?

I enjoy a good meal, but I'd rather not spend a whole lot for it.

Besides sex, what else is better in life than good food?
I tend to really enjoy a home-cooked meal.

I'm not really the foodie type.

Does staying in bed all weekend sound appealing to you?

That sounds awful. I need to get out and do stuff.

Only if I've had a really exhausting and stressful week.
That sounds absolutely ideal to me.

I might be up for that once in a while, but I do need to mix things up a bit.

Do you expect your partner to pick up on subtle hints or are you more direct than that?

I don't do subtlety. I'm all about getting directly to the point.

It's pretty rare for me to be all that subtle, but I can do it if the situation requires it.
I prefer to be subtle, but I will get more direct if it's clear that the other person is not getting it.

I do expect my partner to be able to pick up on subtle cues that I give off.

Which high school clique would you rather your date hung out with?

Popular kids.

Nerds.
Emo/Goth.

Jocks.

Which being best represents your ideal date?

A young woman.

A bull.
A bird.

A goat.

Do you appreciate when someone knows what they want?

It doesn't bother me if someone doesn't always know what they want or need.

I guess, but I value being open-minded as well.
Yes, I prefer to hang out with people who know exactly what they want.

Yeah, I can't stand that wishy-washy stuff.

Which best describes the level of sexual experience that you'd prefer in your date?

I'd rather they had some idea what they were doing.

I want someone who is very experienced in bed.
I'd rather that my date was either a virgin or close to it.

That doesn't really matter to me at all.

Would you consider yourself to be romantic?

I am a very romantic person.

I'm way more practical than I am romantic.
I'm not all flowery with my speech, but I am comfortable expressing my love through physical gestures.

I surprise people with how romantic I actually am.

Are you open to your partner giving you advice on a regular basis?

Yes, I'd value their opinion greatly.

I generally wouldn't mind, as long as they weren't too harsh in their criticism.
Maybe once in a while, but don't make a habit out of it.

I'd rather they kept their advice to themselves.

Do you enjoy being spontaneous?

That word kind of makes me nervous.

I prefer things to be planned out.
Absolutely, I love it.

I'm up for some spontaneity once in a while, but let's not get carried away.

Are you okay with your partner's career being extremely important to them?

Yes. In fact, I would admire that about them.

I definitely can appreciate that as a value, as long as it doesn't monopolize their life completely.
No, work should just be how you pay the bills and that's it.

Sure, as long as they put our relationship as a top priority in their life.

Have you ever cheated on a partner in the past?

Yes, I have a bunch of times.

I would never do that.
No, but I have been cheated on before and I never want to feel that pain again.

That has happened before, but the relationship was kind of falling apart already.

Where would you rate your intelligence?

Not to toot my own horn, but I'm one of the smartest people I know.

I'm street-smart but not particularly book-smart.
I'm no dummy, that's for sure.

I suppose I have average intelligence.

Are you someone who tends to gossip?

Oh yeah, all the time.

I have no interest in gossip or those who do.
It's pretty much unheard of for me to engage in gossip.

It's pretty rare for me to get caught up in such small-minded stuff.

How impressive are the people in your inner circle?

I hang out with some pretty sexy people.

I think they're pretty awesome, but I'm sure some wouldn't be impressed.
They are an amazing group of people.

My friends are pretty pathetic, actually.

Is it important that your partner is family-oriented?

It wouldn't hurt their cause, but it's not vital for me.

That is an absolute must for me.
Nah, not really.

I'd much rather that they were very close to their family.

Are you looking for a fun fling or something more long-term and serious?

I'm only looking to start out with a platonic friendship.

I'm looking for something that is fun but has the potential to turn into something more.
I just want something fun with no strings attached.

I'm only interested in serious, long-term relationships.

How sexy are you?

I'm attractive to some people, I guess.

I'm an acquired taste.
I don't consider myself to be sexy, unless my intelligence turns you on.

I'm too sexy for this shirt.

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