Can We Guess Who Wears the Pants in Your Relationship?

By: Khadija Leon
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can We Guess Who Wears the Pants in Your Relationship?
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About This Quiz

While we are sure that both halves of your household wear literal pants from time to time, we're talking figuratively here. An idiom dating back to the 1500's when women were forbidden from wearing trousers and men were presumed to be in charge, the phrase's meaning has changed very little. Hearing all about your relationship will help us figure out which one of you rules the roost and which one rules the rooster. 

Our roles in relationships tend to evolve and twist over time. Though it is the rare relationship that enjoys complete 50/50 status, most relationship see partners picking up where the other leaves off. For this quiz, we're going to examine the way the two of you interact. We will also gather subtle information about your level of bossiness and your level of compromise to figure out the age old question! You might think you're the boss, but it's best to find out for sure. As they say, knowledge is power and it might just have the power to transform your lives together. 

Knowing which one of you should take the reins and which one should take the rear is one thing. Knowing you are the one that really wears the pants is priceless. Let's find out which one of you gets the honor - and the responsibility!

How did you meet?
At a bar.
At a party.
On a blind date.
At a coffee shop.
Who made the first move?
I did.
They did.
We both just made the move.
We were introduced by friends.
Which of these songs, is your song?
"Everything" by Michael Buble.
"All of Me" by John Legend.
"A Thousand Years" by Christina Perry.
"Better Together" by Jack Johnson.

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Who is the spoiled one in the relationship?
I am.
She is.
He is.
No one is.
Which of you initiates “sexy” time?
I do.
She does.
He does.
We both kinda know when the other wants sexy time.
Do you guys answer each other’s phones?
Only if it is a number that we recognize.
Yes.
No.
Sometimes.

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Who has the higher income?
I do.
They do.
It all goes onto one account anyway.
Why is it important?
Who reaches for the check first when paying for a meal?
I do.
They do.
No one.
It doesn't matter.
Who usually pays when you go out for dinner?
I do.
They do.
We take turns.
We split it.

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Has your significant other ever spoken for you when others someone has asked you a question?
No.
All the time.
Sometimes.
Rarely.
Do you interrupt people when they speak?
Yes.
Never.
Sometimes.
I try not to.
How do you decide where to go to on your next vacation?
I normally choose.
They get to choose.
We pick a country out of a plastic bag.
We look for recommendations online.

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Which of these are you responsible for?
Finances.
Cooking.
Chores.
We take care of things evenly.
Who usually wins when you guys have arguments?
I do.
My significant other does.
We usually call it a truce.
No one should win an argument.
How do arguments usually end?
With them admitting their wrongdoing.
With me apologizing.
With us not talking.
With us in a better place than when we started.

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How long does it take you to apologize?
It'll be a few days.
I apologize almost immediately.
I always admit when I'm wrong.
It takes a long time.
Which one of you is more critical?
I am.
They are.
We're equally critical.
No one is.
When you two are having a competition, who usually dominates?
I do.
My significant other does.
It depends on the competition.
I don't know.

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When choosing which movie to watch, who usually makes the decision?
I do.
My significant other does.
We alternate.
We go according to our watch list.
Do your parents approve of your partner?
Yes.
No.
Who cares?
I don't know, they haven't met each other yet.
Which one of you is likely to propose first?
I am.
He is.
She is.
We're not there yet.

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Do you want to get married?
Yes, but not now.
No.
I don't know.
Can we talk about this later?
Which of the five love languages is most dominant?
Receiving gifts.
Physical touch.
Quality time.
Words of affirmation.
Do you or your partner ask each other for permission when making decisions?
Yes.
Sometimes.
No.
There's no need to, we're on the same page.

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If your significant other were a candy, which of these would they be?
Kit Kat.
Sour Patch Kids.
Skittles.
Candy Cane.
Which of these colors best represents your significant other?
White.
Red.
Green.
Blue.
Which word best describes you?
Independent.
Conservative.
Funny.
Outgoing.

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If you had a kid, who would that kid run to when they want something?
My partner.
Me.
They would ask both of us.
I have no clue.
Which of these would you eat for breakfast?
Acai bowl.
Cereal.
Pancakes.
Bacon and eggs.
Where do you do most of your food shopping?
Whole Foods.
Trader Joe's.
Walmart.
Target.

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