How Much Do You Like Your Significant Other?

Diana Spasic

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Most people tend to idealize their significant others, especially in the early stages of a relationship. You may be in love with someone without knowing them very well, and while your heart might be telling you one thing, your head may be screaming the opposite. Sometimes we are blinded by lust and love and can't tell whether we're in love with a person or with our vision of that person.

When you like the personality traits of the person you are in love with, you feel like you've finally found your soul mate; but falling in love makes us vulnerable, and sometimes we stay with someone even if we don't like everything about them.

The butterflies in your stomach, the warm, cozy feeling when you kiss or hug your significant other, and the outstanding passion the two of you share are signs of you being in love, but how much do you like your partner's personality? Do you find their outlook on life inspiring? Do you think they are the right person for you? Are you proud of your significant other? Would you trust them with your pet? Is this a person that might be allowed to peek into the deepest corners of your soul?

Take this quiz to find out how much you like your significant other, and be prepared for a surprising result!

How flawed is your significant other?

Very flawed, but I love them anyway.

They're perfect to me.
They are flawed just like everyone else, but they have many outstanding qualities, too.

They are incredibly flawed, and I don't know how to deal with their flaws.

Have you ever felt tempted to cheat?

No, only cowards cheat on their partners.

I feel attracted to other people sometimes, but I never act on it.
I'm tempted all the time.

Yes, and I've acted on the temptation.

If your partner decided to leave you tomorrow, what would hurt you most?

The fact that I wasted precious time on the wrong person.

Knowing that I might never find someone like them again.
Only that I didn't beat them to it.

I would be heartbroken; my whole body would hurt, head to toe.

When the two of you go out at a bar together, how are you most likely to act?

I look around to see who else is there.

I enjoy a night out with my babe, what else?
I'm usually chill, but I'm sometimes jealous because I catch them looking at other people.

We don't go out much.

How well does your partner fit into your life?

They fit perfectly -- we're like two peas in a pod.

There have been some adjustments, but they fit pretty well now.
I'm not sure.

They used to fit, but not any more.

How often do you and your significant other argue?

We haven't had a single fight.

We argue a lot.
We often argue about the same things.

We rarely argue.

Does your partner get along with your friends?

Yes, they get along great.

My partner doesn't like most of my friends.
Some of my friends disapprove of my partner.

I haven't introduced them to my friends yet.

Do you feel like the two of you are on the same page when it comes to your relationship and plans for the future?

I'm not sure we even have plans for the future.

Yes, we're definitely on the same page.
It's too early for serious plans, but we're both equally madly in love with each other.

I wish I knew.

Can you imagine growing old with this person?

Absolutely.

Yes, I want that more than anything.
I'm not sure.

Definitely not.

Are you sometimes jealous of your partner's relationships with other people?

Yes, and with reason. My partner is beautiful, and people hit on them all the time.

No.
Maybe just a little bit.

Yes, I feel like everyone is more important than I am.

What do you think about your partner's family?

I don't like them.

I haven't met them.
I think they're OK.

I love their family.

If your love interest became less physically attractive in any way or lost their job and/or savings, would you still feel the same for them?

Of course I would. I would help them and love them every minute of every day.

Honestly, I don't think so.
I might stick around and help them get through, but I wouldn't feel the same passion.

I'm not sure.

What do you think about your lover's taste in music?

I think they have excellent taste, although I personally don't like all of their favorites.

I love it, it's so similar to mine.
It's kind of lame.

I don't hate it, but I don't like it either.

Imagine your sweetheart got a huge promotion and suddenly started earning triple what you are earning. How would you feel?

OMG, I would be thrilled for them.

I would be proud.
I would feel a little insecure.

I'd think whoever promoted them doesn't know them very well.

Do you feel like your partner always puts you first?

Yes.

Sadly, no.
Yes, but not always and it bothers me a lot.

Not really.

How often do you feel proud of your significant other?

All the time.

Whenever they do something amazing.
Not so often.

I've never felt proud of them.

Have you ever thought about leaving this person?

Never.

It has crossed my mind a few times.
Yes, but I could never do it because i love them so much.

I think about it all the time.

How long did it take for you to fall in love after the two of you first met?

I fell in love right away.

A couple of weeks.
I fell in love quickly, but fell out of it even quicker.

I'm not sure I've ever been in love with them.

What does your family think about your relationship and your choice of a partner?

They haven't met yet.

They like my partner.
I'm not sure what they think; they seem neutral.

My family doesn't like my partner at all.

How do you feel when the two of you are alone?

Comfy, safe and loved.

Bored.
Awkward at times.

I feel more in love than ever.

What's your first reaction to getting a cute message with heart emoticons from this person?

I can't stop smiling.

I get excited and I feel love-struck.
They never send me cute messages.

I cringe.

Do you think you could do better in terms of choosing a partner, or is your chosen one "the whole package?"

I could do better.

My partner is everything I've ever wanted.
My partner is OK, but there must be something better out there.

I think my loved one is the right person for me.

When the two of you are apart, do you think a lot about your partner?

Yes, I think about them all the time.

Frequently, but not all day long.
Not really. I have my own life and I appreciate the time apart.

Only sometimes.

Do you consider your significant other your best friend?

No, they are my love interest. Best friends are something else.

Yes, of course.
One of several best friends, yes.

No.

Have they ever made you cry?

Yes, many times.

Not intentionally.
No.

I don't care about them enough for them to even be able to make me cry.

If you could describe your love interest in two words, what would those words be?

Beautiful and sexy.

Cute and fun.
Loving and caring.

Selfish and self-absorbed.

Have you ever imagined getting married to this person?

Yes, a lot of times.

Never.
Yes, and I had a bad feeling about it.

Maybe once or twice.

Is there anyone you like more than you like your significant other?

No.

Maybe.
There's someone else I like a lot.

No, and I don't think there ever will be.

What was your first impression of your partner when you first met them?

I was instantly drawn to them.

I was struck by how gorgeous they were.
I thought they were attractive, but nothing over the top.

I didn't like them at first.

Would you say you like your lover as a person?

Yes. I love everything about them.

I don't think I like them very much.
I'm not sure yet.

I think I like everything that matters.

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