Tell Us If You've Done These Things and We'll Guess If You're Truly Ready to Get Married!

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You know that getting married is not something to be taken lightly! Otherwise, you wouldn't be wondering whether or not you are ready to walk down the aisle. Before you head down to the chapel in a horse-drawn carriage, make sure you have no doubts about your readiness. Telling us if you have done or accomplished at least 21 of the 30 things we present will let you know for sure!

It might sound cliche today that getting married is a true commitment: not only do you commit to your partner, but you also commit to living a different lifestyle than you did during your single days. Being married to someone means making compromises and working through any difficulties that life throws your way. That's why it's important to sow your wild oats, so to speak, and to tame all those wild hairs before you say "I do."

During this quiz, we'll take stock of your life experiences and your ability to function as half of a partnership! If you manage to score a 70% or higher on our have you ever scale, you are ready to go for it! The rest of you might want to get busy working on yourselves!

Let's find out if you're ready to make a great spouse!

Have you ever had feelings for a coworker?

I've had friendly feelings.

That's unprofessional behavior.
I've had feelings for one.

I've had feelings for my boss.

Have you ever had roommates?

I had a large family.

I prefer to live alone.
I've had a lot of roommates.

I'm too old for roommates now.

Have you ever lied to a friend?

I can say that I have not.

I think everyone has.
I've withheld the truth.

I lost a friend by lying.

Have you ever saved $1,000?

I've saved a lot more.

I've saved almost that much.
I've saved half of that.

I am terrible at saving.

Have you ever planned a wedding?

I've helped plan a wedding.

No, but I've thought about it.
I've been in a wedding party.

I have planned every detail of my wedding.

Have you ever worn a bunny costume?

I would never wear a bunny costume.

No, but I've been another animal.
That sounds like fun.

I don't wear many costumes.

Have you ever cheated on someone?

I wouldn't call it cheating.

Unfortunately, I have.
I've never cheated.

I've almost cheated.

Have you ever broken someone's heart?

I hope not.

I've had my heart broken.
I've broken one heart.

I've broken a lot of hearts.

Have you ever run a mile?

I have run a marathon.

I don't run.
I have in the past.

I couldn't do it now.

Have you ever been arrested?

No.

I was falsely arrested once.
I have been questioned.

I've been held for a night.

Have you ever sent someone flowers?

I love sending flowers.

I prefer sending longer lasting gifts.
I have received flowers.

I've sent flowers to my mom.

Have you ever been lost in the city?

I love exploring strange places.

I've been totally lost.
I don't like cities.

I use my GPS so I'm never lost.

Have you ever slept in a tent?

That sounds uncomfortable.

I've slept on the ground.
I've slept in many tents.

I prefer my bed.

Have you ever been married?

I've been married once.

I've never been married.
I'm thinking about it.

I've been married a few times.

Have you ever been told that you are stubborn?

I hear it all the time.

I've heard it before.
I'm totally not stubborn.

I've been told I'm tough, but not stubborn.

Have you ever gone on vacation alone?

I sure have.

I wouldn't like that.
No, but I think about it a lot.

I have gone away alone, but not for vacation.

Have you ever skipped stones across water?

I can't do it!

I loved doing that as a kid.
I've never tried it.

I love doing that.

Have you ever used a dating app?

I've used most of them.

I've never used one.
I've used one or two.

I've used a dating site.

Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker?

I would never do that.

I picked up a hitchhiker once.
I've picked up someone I knew.

I do it quite often.

Have you ever stood someone up on a date?

I have, and I'm not proud.

I would never do that!
No, but I've been stood up.

I have, and it was a good move.

Have you ever kissed in the rain?

I sure have!

Why would you do that?
I've kissed in all kinds of weather.

I'm sure I have, but I can't remember.

Have you ever made out in public?

Gross!

I did when I was younger.
Does the movie theater count?

I have held hands in public.

Have you ever dipped fries in a chocolate shake?

That's disgusting.

It's really tasty.
No, but I might try it now.

I prefer my fries dipped in ketchup.

Have you ever had a naughty dream?

I have them all the time.

It's been a long time.
I can't remember my dreams.

Dreams cannot be naughty.

Have you ever been on a blind date?

I've been on too many blind dates.

I've been on one blind date.
I've never been on a blind date.

I've always known my dates.

Have you ever cried at the end of a movie?

I do it all the time.

A couple of movies have made me cry.
I am not the crying type.

I have almost cried.

Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

I would rather not say.

I have been naked in a hot tub.
I've been naked in a hotel pool.

I haven't gone skinny dipping.

Have you ever flipped someone off?

I have flipped off someone in traffic.

I have flipped off someone in an argument.
I've never flipped someone off.

I haven't, but i have told someone off.

Have you ever had a one-night stand?

That's my business.

I've had a couple.
I have them quite frequently.

At the time, I didn't know it would be a one-night stand.

Have you ever helped someone move?

I'm going to do that soon.

I have.
I always have something else to do.

I have helped someone move out.

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