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About This Quiz
The wildly talented writer Ursula K. Le Guin once said, "The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next." Sure, she may be extremely wise, but is she right about this? What if, for instance, we actually could ascertain what's ahead? Would you even want to know?ÂÂ
Well, now is your chance to find out. The following quiz may not be 100% accurate, but it can give you a pretty solid idea of what to expect in your love life in the years to come. Many people lay awake at night wondering whether they'll ever meet "the one," but now, you can finally determine what's behind the rosy doors ahead, once and for all.ÂÂ
So, will unrequited love greet you, or will it be relentless ardor that sweeps you? The road to romance is rarely straightforward, free of rocks or potholes. Still, some people take the fastest highways, while others prefer the scenic route. And as French author André Maurois said, "The longer the road to love, the keener to pleasure." So, what do you have to lose with a few flat tires? When you take the following quiz, you can finally uncover your personal romantic roadmap. Bon voyage!ÂÂ
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How are you about making the first "move" when you know you like someone?
I just go for it. You never know unless you try!
I'm too shy to do it.
I stress out for weeks and then do something totally awkward, like blurt out "I love you" when we hardly know each other.
I'm never interested in other people enough to bother.
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Let's open your phone. Which dating app would you most likely join?
Bumble
Tinder
Happn
Hinge
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Legendary film critic Roger Ebert often used the term "meet-cute," which describes the surprising or adorable way two future romantic partners meet in a movie. So, which of these is your favorite rom-com "meet-cute"?
In "The Big Sick," when Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani) meets Emily (Zoe Kazan) and confronts her for heckling him during his comedy set.
In "500 Days of Summer," when Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) notices Summer (Zooey Deschanel) in their office elevator singing along to the music playing in his headphones.
In "Bridesmaids," when police officer Rhodes (Chris O'Dowd) pulls over a tipsy Annie (Kristen Wiig) for her crazy driving.
In "When Harry Met Sally," when, well, Harry (Billy Crystal) meets Sally (Meg Ryan). Stuck in a car together, they spend hours playfully disagreeing on everything.
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Where would you want your own "meet-cute" with your one true love to take place?
A sailboat
A plane
A concert
An elevator
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How likely are you to bail on a date at the last minute?
Not at all likely.
A little. I might bail if I'm feeling a little under the weather or something.
Pretty likely. My couch just starts to look so appealing when it's time to head out the door ...
Like, 95% likely. I'm sorry I can't come, it's just that I realized I didn't want to whatsoever!
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Whether you're already "all grown up" or not, do you even want to grow up?
Yeah, I'd like to think I'm pretty mature and grown-up.
No! I'm like Peter Pan. Please don't make me grow up.
It sounds hard but I know I have to do it.
If being a grown-up means never doing stuff I don't want to, I'm totally here for this.
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Say you've been on a couple dates with a new potential someone. How long does it typically take for you to determine whether you're romantically interested in them?
I can take me a long time. In the past, my slow-growing feelings have surprised me.
No idea. One day I'm head-over-heels; the next day I can't stand the sight of them. It's hard to keep up.
I can decide in seconds. No need for a second date, thanks!
It doesn't take that long for me to decide. Absolutely not, because it's literally always "absolutely not."
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Are you the type of person to remember birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates?
Of course! They're all in my mental calendar. And in my real one.
No, I can't even remember my own birthday, so ...
I do my best, which sometimes, admittedly, isn't good enough.
I think I'm almost too good, because sometimes I give people presents and they're like "who even are you?" Oh well. Just trying to be nice!
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Psychologist Gary Chapman popularized the concept of love languages, which describes the main ways romantic partners demonstrate love. So, what's your go-to love language?
Words of affirmation
Quality time
Receiving gifts
Acts of service
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Are you a pet name kind of person?
Yes! I love my sweetie, my baby, my honey-bear sugar-pie.
Maybe "babe," but that's it.
Sometimes. It depends on my mood.
No. Call me "honey" and die.
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Whether you're a pet name person or not, if you had no choice, which one of these names would you want to be called?
Snickers
Pudding-pie
Baby-cakes
Sour-puss
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Let's pretend that you see a couple walking down the street. They're laughing and embracing, clearly very into each other. What's your reaction?
Cute!
Barf.
You're totally rubbing your love in my face on purpose, huh, just because I'm lonely?
I'm indifferent.
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Where would you most like to take a romantic stroll with your love?
On a tropical beach
On the boardwalk for sunset
Through the forest at nighttime
Um, perhaps wherever I need to go for my errands.
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A lot of people have deal-breakers in relationships. Are any of these on your list?
They can't be mean to anyone.
They can't be struggling financially.
They can't be physically unattractive.
They can't require very much attention, like, at all.
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Are you the type of person who often declares "I told you so"?
Yes, because I'm always right.
Not really. I don't like to rub it in.
I mean, probably not more than anyone else.
I prefer a more passive-aggressive approach, like hitting them with a news article that will make them feel dumb.
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We often look to art and literature to give expression to our ideas about love. So, which one of these quotes do you most relate to?
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." -Maya Angelou
"Love is a portion of the soul itself, and it is of the same nature as the celestial breathing of the atmosphere of paradise." -Victor Hugo
"I am in you and you in me, mutual in divine love." -William Blake
"There's nothing more romantic than Italian food." -Elisha Cuthbert
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Which one of these selfies would you most likely send to your romantic interest?
One where I'm eating food, maybe some spaghetti or an ice cream cone.
A sexy one, with some very mild Facetune action.
One with my tongue out where I'm making myself have seven chins.
One where I'm cuddling with my pet.
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How important is it to you that your parents like your partner?
It's so important. Family is everything.
Eh, I'm an adult. It really doesn't matter what they think.
I think I fall somewhere in the middle on this issue. My feelings are more important, but I hope they get along.
I'd rather they never meet, honestly.
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Which one of these things would you most likely do to show your affection to your loved one?
Write a love poem
Buy them flowers
Cook an elaborate meal for them
Um, none of the above.
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Do you have a "dream wedding" board on Pinterest?
Duh. You should see these floral centerpieces!
No, but I have marked up some magazines, etc.
No, but I have a board with super cute outfits. You gotta see them.
No, but I have a delicious food board.
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What's one of the best parts of being in a serious relationship to you?
Telling each other secrets.
I appreciate the routine of it.
Date nights.
Having someone around to take out the trash.
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What are your thoughts on love in the internet era, anyway? Can you meet your true love on the web, really?
Sure, anything is possible.
I think it makes it too superficial.
I don't know, but it's great for fun flings.
I think the real question is, do I even WANT to meet someone?
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How do you like sharing a home with someone else?
Love it. I hate living alone.
It just depends on who it is.
I really like my space. I need my own room, at minimum.
I only like sharing my home with my pet. No one else, thanks.
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Are you one of those people with a long checklist of qualities you want in a partner?
I have a few must-haves and deal breakers on my list, but nothing too crazy.
Yeah. I have exactly 232 criteria. Do you want to hear them?
Nah. I'd rather wing it. Rationalizing love takes all the romance out of it.
Nope. Dreaming up an ideal doesn't sound ideal at all.
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What are your thoughts on love at first sight? Is it the real deal, or is it all smoke and mirrors?
It's totally real.
I have no idea.
I don't think so.
First of all, I'm still debating whether love is real to begin with ...
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What do your friends typically think about your romantic interests?
They adore them.
I think they just pretend to like them.
They hate them, tell me they're bad news, etc. Of course, they're always totally wrong!
Usually, they're just trying to get me to go on a date with someone. But, I'm busy, OK?
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What are your feelings about Valentine's Day?
It can be a fun day to express love, though that should happen anyway.
Meh. It's a capitalist trick.
I love it. Buy me two dozen red roses, please? I don't care if they cost 10 times as much just because it's February 14.
It's a wonderful day to stay home and eat pizza. Also, the next day means heavily discounted, heart-shaped candy!
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Let's eat. Which of these dishes sounds most romantic to you?
Salmon and asparagus
Steak and lobster
Spinach and white wine tortellini
Nachos
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Imagine you just got dumped. Devastating. So, what's your go-to '90s breakup ballad?
"End of the Road" - Boyz II Men
"Un-Break my Heart" - Toni Braxton
"Don't Speak" - No Doubt
"Without You" - Mariah Carey
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You have to choose just one of these things in life. What do you pick?
True romantic love
A loving family
A successful career
A lot of fun
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