Which ’80s Movie Couple Are You and Your Significant Other?

By: Monica Lee

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Think of all the great '80s movie's couples. Sally and Harry, of course in "When Sally Met Harry." Then there were Lloyd and Ione in "Say Anything," Maverick and Charlotte in "Top Gun," Zack and Paula in "An Officer And A Gentlemen," and so many others! In the movies, the star-crossed lovers were so relatable because they weren't perfect, they had flaws that made them well... human. And their issues were recognizable, from not wanting to trap a man into marriage with pregnancy, ("An Officer and a Gentleman") to dealing with a childhood where you were given material goods instead of love ("Breakfast Club").

To choose the '80s movie couple that is best suited to you and your sweetheart, we'll ask you a series of questions about your likes, dislikes, social interactions and opinions. We'll ask similar questions about your significant other as well. Once we have your answers, we'll match your real-life relationship with the movie couple that best represents the two of you. All we ask is that you answer the questions as accurately as possible. Find out now if we got it right. If we do, we wouldn't mind if you celebrated with some "Dirty Dancing."

Would your significant other be pegged as cute, but dorky?

No, more honest and cute

Yes, definitely
No, more cute and uptight

No, just hot and sexy

Would you be pegged as a little ditzy and high maintenance?

No, definitely goal-oriented

Yep, you got that right.
No, cute but realistic

No, just sweet and curious

Does staying in shape matter to your partner?

Yes, but with fun, high-energy activities

I don't think they'd know what to do in a gym.
Yes, they are very disciplined.

They've got a great bod, so YES.

Did your boo have a less than ideal upbringing?

Their upbringing was fine. Everyone has some kind of family issue.

No problems there
They have issues that they're dealing with, but they're worth it.

They didn't have the best upbringing, but it wasn't the worst either.

How does your mate deal with conflict?

Head on

Uses humor to lighten the situation.
Not very well, they hold it all inside.

Indecisive at first, then takes action.

What's your significant other's best trait?

They're determined.

They make me laugh.
They are trying to be a better person.

They are a good person.

What would your cutie say your best trait was?

My clever mind

My honesty
My practicality

My sweetness

Would your S.O. make a grand gesture to show their love?

Absolutely

Well, they might think it's grand but it would be quiet, not that public.
They would just think they're doing the right thing whether the gesture was grand or not.

Yes, they'd make a stand and let the chips fall where they may.

How long have the two of you been together?

A short time. Less than a year.

We've known each other forever.
Less than five years

Less than two years

Do you and your partner go to religious services together?

My partner is more spiritual than religious.

Yes, it makes their family happy.
They don't believe but will go anyway.

We're different religions so it's difficult.

How often do you have date nights?

We're with each other constantly, we don't need a specific time for a date night.

Once a week
They travel, so we try to do it when they're home.

We stay in and have date nights if you know what I mean.

How old were you when you met your significant other?

We were in high school.

We were in college.
In our 20's

I was 30 or more.

Does one of you think the other is overprotective?

No, we're pretty average.

Yes, we both are overprotective.
No, we'll take risks.

My partner is overprotective, I'm average.

Could your mate order for you in a restaurant and get it right?

Absolutely, we are of one mind.

No, I'm very particular.
The thing is, they'd just eat it and not say anything.

No, not yet. We like trying new dishes all the time.

Does your extended family play a role in your relationship?

As much as I want it to.

Isn't everybody's relationship like that?
We don't have much of an extended family, so it doesn't interfere.

No, we won't let it.

Who was the driving influence that got you two together?

They were, but I was right there.

First me, then my SO, it's gone back and forth.
We both settled on it.

My SO, they really know what they want.

If you were to go out to a restaurant, which kind would you choose?

An English pub

A Jewish deli
A diner

Something hot and spicy, like Mexican food

What physical feature did you notice first about your honey?

Their eyes

Their smile
Their chiseled cheekbones

Their gorgeous hair

What physical feature did your sweetheart first notice about you?

My eyes

My hair
My smile

My body

How do the two of you like spending your weekends?

Going to a concert or listening to music of some kind

Going to a comedy club or live theater
Going out for a quiet dinner

Going out dancing

Which of these female celebrities would your SO find attractive (when they were in their prime)?

Diane Court

Meg Ryan
Debra Winger

Jennifer Grey

Which of these choices describes your partner?

Goofy and trustworthy

Sincere and silly
Serious and determined

Ethical and caring

Do you have any kind of phobias?

Oh, yes indeed.

Like a fussy eater? Count me in the semi-phobia category.
No, I'm pretty normal.

I have fears, but not phobias.

Which of these celebrities would you have liked to date (when they were in their prime)?

John Cusack

Billy Crystal
Richard Gere

Patrick Swayze

Are you someone who would be first in your class?

Yes

Not really
My partner would be.

I would try to be first in my class.

Are you two cat people or dog people?

We like them both.

No pets, please.
We are dog people.

We are too busy to own a dog, so call us cat people.

Is your sweetie your best friend?

I do have good friends, but they're one of them.

Absolutely
We're great partners, but not always best friends.

We like having our separate friends.

When you attend a party, how does your cutie-pie behave?

They like to make a grand entrance.

They are a bit insecure, wait, that's me.
They hang back and watch others.

They're out there dancing.

Is your boo an optimist or a pessimist?

Optimist

Pessimist
Realist

A little of both

What sounds like something your partner would say?

You must chill. You must chill.

When I get a new book, I read the last page first. That way, if I die before I finish I know how it comes out.
No sir. You can kick me outta here, but I ain't quitting.

I'll never be sorry.

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