Answer These Difficult Love Questions and We'll Guess Your Personality Type

Emily Maggrett

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What would you do if your partner wanted to have a three-person relationship with you and your best friend? How would you react if your parents told you that they didn't want to see you until you got rid of your spouse? If you found out your ailing partner cheated on you before they became ill, would you dump them or stick by their side?

The way you'd answer these difficult love questions reveals what your core personality values actually are. Those who prize loyalty above all are water personality types, who hold onto relationships even after they've become toxic. More fickle people fall into the fire personality camp. They're far too active to stay in a bad situation for long. Air personality types are more detached than the other three, meaning they're more flexible but also more unpredictable. And earth personality types stay grounded even in the most complicated situations since their innate practicality can't be shattered by any emotion — not even love.

Do you want to know which personality type you have? Then it's time to take a ride on this quiz! We're going to ask you some truly challenging love questions, so we can gauge who you really are when the chips are down. Think you can handle it? Let's dive in!

Let's say your partner's uncle just lost his job. Now he wants to move in with you ... for six months. Your partner is eager for this to happen. Do you agree?

"Please ask Uncle Bob to make different arrangements. This wouldn't be good for our relationship."

"Yeah sure ... on a trial basis."
"Ooh. Er. Can't we just lend him money so he can rent a room?"

"YES. I'm all about Uncle Bob!"

Let's say you're 90 years old and you've never experienced real romantic love. You've been with your dull husband for 70 years. Do you dump him so you can date or stay with him out of loyalty?

I'd stay. Dating at 90 sounds hard.

I'd dump him! There's a whole world out there, and it's waiting for ME!
I'd ask him if he cared if I started dating.

I'd stay with my husband but have a passionate emotional affair with someone else. The drama!

If your partner insisted on making out with you in front of their friends, what would you say?

"Ew."

"Cool!"
"Why, exactly?"

"Let's give 'em a show."

Imagine your new partner has a cat who wanders around screaming constantly. They've asked you to "get used to it," but the cat is disturbing your sleep. What's your move?

I'd never sleep at their house again.

I'd ... just dump them?
I'd buy ear plugs.

I'd become so obsessed with the cat that I didn't care.

A mysterious stranger says they knew you in a past life. Because of that, they'll pay you a thousand dollars to go on just one date with them. Do you say yes?

No. Sounds like they're a murderer.

Yeah! I want a thousand bucks!
Yes. I'm curious to find out whether we DID know each other in a past life.

They are my past-life love and we're soulmates, y'all.

Even though your partner has a lot of accomplishments under their belt, they still seem to feel the need for constant reassurance. Can you handle it?

Up to a point. If it's a daily thing, they need therapy.

No. Gross!
I could handle it for a while, but I might get tired.

I was born for this!

Let's pretend all the Jonas Brothers are single. If you were in the market for a curly-haired love connection, which one of them would you date?

Kevin. I know, but he seems the most normal.

Nick! Is so cute! And such a diva!
Joe is the best-looking one and even Sansa Stark knows it.

I could never date a Jonas. I'm a serious person!

Would you rather date someone a lot better-looking than you or a lot smarter than you?

Hard to say. It would depend on the rest of their personality.

Better-looking, of course. For ... reasons.
Smarter, of course. Because that would be fascinating!

Neither. I'd get too envious.

What's worse — dating a hot cheater, dating a boring person, or dating an emotionally confusing person who sends you mixed signals?

Dating a hot cheater

Dating a boring person
Dating an emotionally confusing person who sends you mixed signals

Dating. Just any dating.

If your partner wouldn't ever try any food you cooked, you would say ... ?

"Fine, more for me."

"What's your problem?"
Nothing. Who cares? It's none of your business.

"Why don't you love me?"

What would you do if your partner wanted to have a three-person relationship with you and your best friend?

I'd tell them bye-bye.

I'd be jealous but intrigued.
I'd think it was mildly interesting.

I would be devastated! But I'd try it!

At dinner with your bae, they wouldn't stop taking bites off your plate, so you playfully took a huge bite of their entree. Now they're furious. Who's right?

I am, but it doesn't matter. I shouldn't have fought fire with fire.

I am, and they need to acknowledge it!
I am intellectually right, they are emotionally right.

They're right. I shouldn't have been such a clod!

If your partner hated your friend group, would you continue hanging out with them?

Yes. My friends are my friends.

Yes. No one tells me what to do!
I'd be interested in WHY they hated my friend group. Are they toxic?

Better dump my friends, I guess?

Pretend you've been dating someone for five years. Everything is going well, then one day they announce that they don't want to be with you unless you get a better job. Would you change for them?

Um, nope. Not unless I had a similar ambition.

No dude. I'm so out!
Maybe I should take another look at my career trajectory. Is it where I want it to be?

I can't lose my love, so I guess I'm calling a temp agency tomorrow.

You have a crush on your boss that you thought was one-sided. Then, last night, they texted you that they have serious feels ... and they know you have them too! How do you respond?

"I like you too, but I just don't want to pursue this while we're working at the same company."

"Meet me at the Hotel Alexander bar in 20 minutes."
"Aaaaa, how did this happen?"

"This is our destiny. Can't wait to tell our colleagues!"

How would you react if your parents told you that they didn't want to see you until you got rid of your spouse?

Unless my marriage was on the rocks, I'd tell them to go jump in a lake.

I'd take a big public stand against my parents and start an extended family feud.
I'd ask them why they didn't like my spouse.

I'd ... dump my spouse, I think? I love my mommy!

Would you be uncomfortable dating someone with a much different class background?

Yes, if they grew up with a lot more money.

No, if their family had just a bit less money than mine.
I honestly don't care.

I'm genuinely interested in people with richer families.

Imagine that you've been dating someone for four months. They tell you they love you. You're ... not sure if it's love yet. What do you say?

"Huh. Thanks?"

"I love you too, you crazy diamond! I also love horses, sandwiches, the moon ... "
"I don't know if I'm in love with you yet, but I'm certainly sprung."

"Let's get married."

If your long-term partner wouldn't marry you because they "didn't want to be tied down," would you try to change their mind or bounce?

I'd try to find out if they didn't believe in marriage or if they didn't believe in us.

I'd bounce. My real love is out there somewhere!
I don't care about being married, so that's not a BFD.

I'd rage and storm until they BEGGED to marry me!

Your partner always texts you when you're at work, keeping you from getting your tasks done. When you ask them to stop, they act hurt. Your response?

"Sorry if that's hurtful, but I need my job ... and personal space."

"You're too clingy. It's not cute."
"When I text you back, does that actually change anything? Is there another approach for making you feel better?"

"I'm sorry! Text me whenever you want, boo."

Your partner wants to go on a summer-long road trip with his best friend, a hottie with a crush on him. What do you tell him?

"Um ... no."

"I'm coming with!"
"Have you considered the possibility that you two might hook up? What would that mean for our relationship?"

"If you do this, it's OVER!"

Do you think it matters who breaks up with who, or does being dumped mean you're the "loser" of the relationship?

It doesn't matter. Either way, it's over.

The dumper is the winner and the dumped is the loser!
Since we both invested time and energy in the relationship, we're both losers.

I am the loser. I lost their HEART.

One potential love interest has a dangerous job with long hours. The other has a more normal job, but they seem to have many secrets. Which one do you date?

Neither, ugh!

The normal person with lots of secrets. Sound fun.
The one with a dangerous job with long hours. I can't help but respect that.

I'd choose the one who was more in love with me. That's the only answer.

You're thinking of settling down with someone, but there's one problem — they embarrass you in public because of their atrocious social skills. In short: stay or go?

Stay. But only because I'm an introvert who hates going out.

Go, go, go! I don't want to be humiliated.
Go. My social skills are bad enough; I don't need a partner who makes me look bad.

Stay. Love is love.

Would you stay with someone who frequently borrowed money?

Nope. That's my money, friend.

I would ... but not for long.
I might if they had a really good reason.

Of course man. If you love someone, you share with them.

Your first love just moved back to town ... with their spouse. They want to strike up a friendship with you. Do you befriend this couple or nah?

No. What would be the point?

Yeah! I love making new friends.
Sure, I'd try to. If it didn't work, I could always back away.

I'd befriend them, but then I would try to get my first love back!

If you found out your ailing partner cheated on you before they became ill, would you dump them or stick by their side?

Stick by their side until they got well, then dump them.

Dump 'em! They don't deserve my love.
I'd pay for a nurse for them, then peace out.

I'd stay. Cheating happens, and they need me!

You and your partner adopted a puppy (at your partner's request). Now you're the one stuck walking the pup and cleaning up after it. How do you handle this sitch?

I'd go on strike.

I'd yell at my partner.
I'd ask my partner whether they thought the situation was fair, and if not, how it should change.

I'd move out ... and take my pup with me!

If your partner suggested that you "work out more," would that be the end of the relationship?

No, but I'd chastise them for body-shaming me.

Yes. They're lucky to have me and shouldn't take that for granted!
I'd ask them why they said that. Are they worried about my health or are they criticizing my looks?

No. Basically I hate breaking up with people!

Last summer, you started dating someone great. They're gorgeous, smart and compassionate. The only problem? They weep ... all the time. Is that a deal-breaker?

Yeah. Nobody likes a mope!

Yeah. I mean, get it together.
Not necessarily. They sound like a good catch otherwise.

That's a bonus for me! I love to cry.

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