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About This Quiz
Is being single no fun, or is it one of the most rewarding ways to live your life? The answer depends on your perspective. Some people become their best selves when they're single, taking up jogging, learning a new language and socializing every day of the week. Others retreat to the couch with a pint of Ben & Jerry's, weeping for what they lost when their last relationship ended.ÂÂ
Sensitive single people often take the conclusion of their relationships as an opportunity to re-examine their choices, stepping back and asking themselves whether the lives they've built are in tune with their truest values. But for adventurous single people, being untethered to another person simply means getting to date all the people on whom they've been harboring crushes ... and there's nothing wrong with that, either!
So, what kind of single person are you? If you're curious whether you're coming across as desperate and depressed or freewheeling and fun, this is the quiz for you. We're going to ask you a series of personal questions about your singledom which will reveal whether you see being alone as a calamity or a cool opportunity. Along the way, we'll also want to learn more about your personality type, taste in partners and dating pet peeves. Ready to get real? It's time to play this quiz!
So, first of all, how do you feel about being single?
I hate it!
Actually, I'm really enjoying the freedom of being alone.
Honestly? I love being back on the dating scene.
It's not as bad as I thought it would be! Some of my friends have really stepped up.
Would you rather date someone 15 years older than you or 15 years younger?
15 years old, I guess.
Is "neither" a choice?
15 years younger, please!
Well, the thing is, I already have someone that things are happening with ...
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What's your #1 dating deal-breaker?
People who don't tip
People who are too negative
People who want me to commit right away
People who send mixed signals
Imagine you're attending a speed-dating event. Which one of your fellow players would you find the most appealing?
Penny, a kindergarten teacher who's also been burned by love
Michael, a biologist who loves going hiking
Uh ... basically anybody who's cute, I guess?
Kennedy, a writer with commitment issues
It's Saturday night. Would you go on a date with someone boring, just to make sure you're getting out of the house, or would you rather chill out with a pizza and Netflix?
I don't have the energy to go out, OK?
I'd rather stay home and work on my music.
Of course I'm going out! Maybe this boring person has cute friends.
Actually, a certain someone said they might be able to hang out, so I'm going to relax at home and wait for them to text me.
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In your last relationship, who started most of the fights?
I did. I pushed my partner for more devotion, which made them walk out the door.
It was 50/50.
My ex did. They always wanted to know where I was going and who I was texting!
We just sort of drifted apart, no fighting necessary.
If Hollywood made a rom-com about your life, who would play you?
Kristen Wiig
Kumail Nanjiani
Idris Elba
Marisa Tomei
How often do you find other people attractive?
I have eyes only for my ex.
From time to time, I think people are hot, but they have to have a good personality to back it up.
I see someone I'd date virtually every five minutes!
For some reason, no one is really catching my eye at the moment, except for my crush.
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Do you have any people in your life who are not officially your boyfriend or girlfriend but who, um, are performing that role?
No. Wish I did!
Nah, sounds like bad boundaries.
Sure, I'm technically seeing three people at the moment.
Yes, but ... it's complicated!
Let's say you're getting together with someone you met online. Where do you meet them?
Nowhere. I mean, what if they murder me?
My local coffee shop
At the club, duh
A very public place, such as the park
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Are you over the last person you dated?
No, and I never will be!
Yeah, I kinda am.
Yep! Have been for months.
Yes. But unfortunately, I'm already hung up on someone new.
How often do you check your phone for messages from cuties?
Never?
Once or twice per day
Six or seven times a day
I'm a slave to my phone.
What's your "single person" uniform?
Stained pajamas and Ugg slippers
Jeans, clean shirt, great kicks
My tightest and most seductive clothes
"Not trying" chic: clothes that look unpretentious, but that flatter me
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Are your coupled-up friends jealous of your single status?
No. In fact, they seem to pity me.
Sort of? They're confused by how happy I seem to be now that I've embraced this change.
Yes! They say I make being single look good.
No. I think it's because they suspect I'm dating someone new on the down-low.
Imagine your latest Tinder flame just stood you up for coffee. What do you do?
Go home. Eat candy. Curse fate!
Shrug and ask another person if they want to hang
Instantly get a giant crush on them!
Complain to my bestie about it for two hours
Which of these dates sounds the most annoying to you?
Going to a high-level party where everyone's dressed to the nines
Meeting someone's parents on the first date
LARPing in Golden Gate Park
Eating a quiet dinner at a bad restaurant because your date doesn't want to run into anyone they know
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An old friend messages you from out of the blue and asks you out for drinks. What do you say?
"Sorry, I'm really down today and don't feel like socializing."
"Sure, where?"
"Maybe! Can I see a pic of you first?"
"I don't know, I'm super busy lately."
What do you usually do for dinner?
Eat a microwaved burrito over the sink.
Cook up pesto pasta and arugula salad for one.
Get a bite with one of my honeys.
Grab some food at my crush's favorite bar.
How adventurous are your dating tastes? Do you have a type?
Yes. All my exes have a certain look.
Not really. I'm interested in all sorts of people!
If they're hot, I'm into them. Who cares about personality?
I look for people I can make a soul connection with. Sadly, it doesn't happen often.
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Describe your house. Is it your haven or the place you go to crash?
It's kind of a pigsty at the moment.
Since my break-up, I've repainted, redecorated and made my home a palace!
I THINK I like my house, but I'm barely ever there.
It's sleek and clean, but sort of devoid of personality.
Which one of these options sounds like a dream date?
Cuddling while watching "Dancing with the Stars"
Going on a bird-watching cruise around the San Juan Islands
Drinks and dancing, followed by a night at a swanky hotel
Any event where we hold hands in public!
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What's the hottest thing a potential partner could say to you?
"Would you like me to hand you a fresh blanket?"
"I've got an extra ticket to a fascinating exhibit at the museum tomorrow ... "
"I'm a commitaphobe, and I think you're really cute."
"I'll make sure to be there on time."
Have you ever been dumped?
Yes, several times
Once. It was a good learning experience.
Never! I always get out first.
No, but people ghost me a lot.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how big of a flirt are you?
1. I just don't know how to flirt.
4. I can flirt, but I don't like leading people on.
9. I'm the biggest flirt west of the Mississippi!
6. I like to flirt, although I'm not always ready for the consequences.
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What do you want your next relationship to be like?
I want to meet someone who will be gentle with me.
I don't know! I don't think I want to be in a serious relationship for a while.
I crave freedom and fun.
I'd love a solid commitment from my partner.
If your single life had a theme song, what would it be?
"Love Hurts" by Nazareth
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
"It's Raining Men" by the Weather Girls
"Tonight Will Be Fine" by Leonard Cohen
Which of these quotes about love resonates with you the most?
"Never let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you."
"Happiness is the consequence of personal effort."
"With enough courage, you can do without a reputation."
"To find a prince, you gotta kiss some toads."
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