Which Chemical Reaction Are You and Your S.O.?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Chemical Reaction Are You and Your S.O.?
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About This Quiz

What do you do with a dead chemist? BARIUM! When it comes to chemistry, everyone's dealing with atoms and elements, but what about the reactions? They're one of the most important parts! In the world of chemistry, which chemical reaction are you and your significant other?

If you paid attention in your chemistry class, you'd probably know that there are a series of chemical reactions. These happen when the molecular structure of a substance is changing. There could be acid-base, synthesis, decomposition, and combustion reactions. Which one are you and your significant other?

Your relationship might be like a synthesis reaction. While you and your significant other surely aren't the same, you're able to combine together to form a single perfect unit!  But let's hope your relationship isn't like a combustion reaction! In these types of reactions or relationships, you're going to get burned! You and your significant other might function well on your own, but there's a big chance that once you get together, the situation is explosive.

You and your significant other might be like neither of these reactions! You might be a redox reaction, or maybe your relationship is slowly breaking apart like a decomposition reaction. There's only one way to find out!

So, answer these questions, and we'll let you know which chemical reaction you and your significant other are!

Hurry up before all the good reactions Argon!

Are you still in the same life stage as when you got together?
No, but we're still good
Yes, but we're already fracturing
No, and it's challenging and exciting
No, and it's showing
Are you very different people?
Yes and we love that
Yes and it's a problem
Yes, but we are becoming more alike
I'm not sure I know any more
Do you think your differences make you stronger?
Absolutely
Definitely not
I hope so
I think some of them might, but others won't

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Do you feel like the relationship has an expiry date?
No
Yes
I hope not!
I used not to, but now I do
Are you changing each other?
Yes and no
Yes, in bad ways
Yes, mostly in good ways
No, and it's a problem
Do you fight a lot?
Not much, no
Yes, I hate it
No, we debate but in a healthy way
Not any more, which is almost worse

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When you argue, can you do it while remaining calm and loving?
Sure
No
Mostly
Sometimes
Do you like how they have changed you?
I love it
They haven't
Mostly
Nope
Are you a positive influence on them?
Oh, yes
No
Yes, though sometimes I encourage them to sleep in and eat more candy than is good for us!
Not any more

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Do your parents approve of your relationship?
Of course
Not really
Mostly
They don't think it is their business
Do you both feel the same way about kids?
Yes, we have two
No, we disagree strongly
We disagree but not on the big things
We agree, we shouldn't have them together
Do you have the same attitude to faith?
Yes indeed
I do not like their beliefs
No, one believes more than the other
Their beliefs are kinda of dumb, honestly

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Have you grown closer or further apart in your life?
Closer
We got very close and I think it's leading to an explosion
Mostly closer, but also more independent
Further apart
Are you each other's best friends?
Yes, it's not even a contest
Yes, with all the attendant issues
Mostly, though we have other besties
No
How passionate are you together?
Not very, it's more comfy
Very
Sometimes we can be
Not at all

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Does your extended family like your partner?
They love them
They've never met anyone in the extended family
Some do, some don't
They all hate my partner
Does your partner like your family?
They adore them
They only met a few and do not like them
They like most of them
They met them all and hate them all
Has anyone in your life ever expressed concern about your relationship?
My friends used to say we spent too much time together, but now they know that's just how we are
My friends think we fight in a way that is not healthy
Not really
My friends notice that we are not as affectionate as before

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Do your friends often try to hang out with just you, without your partner?
No, we're a package deal and they know that
Yes, usually
Depends on the activity
Yes, all the time
Does your partner make you feel proud?
Of course! My boo is the best!
No, they make me embarrassed, honestly
Mostly
Not any more
How invested are you in making this relationship last?
Entirely
Not much
Extremely, though I am a realist: it may not be wholly in my control
Not as much as I was

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Do you make each other laugh?
Yes, a lot
Yes, but also cry
Yes, daily
No
Do you know how to keep the flame alive?
It's more of a lovely ember
Yes, it's so bright it burns us both
Yes, we have a few tricks
No idea
Do you take time to show your partner you love them?
Daily
Yes, though sometimes I don't love them
Most days
It's just such a lot of effort...

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Are they considerate of your needs?
Entirely, yes
Not really
Mostly, though that is a two-way street of course
Not at all
Do you still get butterflies when your phone rings and it's them?
No, but that's OK
Yes, the butterflies are all that's keeping me here
Yes, it's lovely
Eh, no
Do they drive you up the wall?
Never!
All the time
Rarely
No, we are very independent

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Do they inspire you to work harder at your goals?
Absolutely
Yes, they made me see how important financial independence is
Yes, and they help me do said work
No, they are kind of a drag sometimes actually
Do they pick you up when you're down?
All the time
Sometimes, but sometimes they're the reason I'm down in the first place
Yes, whenever they can
Not really
Would you trust them with your phone password?
They have all my passwords
Goodness no
Sure, if they asked
They might have it, I don't remember actually

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