Which Dear John Character are You?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Dear John Character are You?
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About This Quiz

"Dear John" is a Nicholas Sparks novel and movie about a romance between an idealistic college student and an often deployed soldier. Their romance depicts the difficulties of a long-distance relationship and love that can stretch across the world. Which "Dear John" character are you? Take this quiz and find out.
Which is your favorite Nicholas Sparks movie?
"Dear John."
"The Notebook."
"Message in a Bottle."
"The Lucky One."
How can someone peak your interest?
With a flirtatious smile.
By being honest.
If they have a passion.
If they are interesting to talk to.
Someone glances at you flirtatiously. How do you respond?
I smile back.
I walk up to the person.
I look away, but am flattered.
I wait for the person to walk up to me.

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Which hobby most defines your interests?
Protesting the unjust.
Hunting.
Volunteering for the less fortunate.
Coin collecting.
Where is your ideal home?
In the woods.
On a lake.
In the desert.
In the Caribbean.
What is a cause worth fighting for?
Freedom.
Homeless children.
Poverty.
Equal rights.

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What kind of a communicator are you?
I'm shy, but do well in private one-on-one situations.
I'm outgoing and enthusiastic.
I am pretty straightforward.
I am more of a listener.
How well do you open up to others?
I don't.
I don't have much to hide, but I still need to know you before opening up.
I am an open book.
I open up when I think it is necessary.
What is your opinion of a long-distance relationship?
They are difficult, but often worth it.
I've tried, but it is too difficult.
It's not my thing.
If you find your true love, then you do what you need to do.

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Do you think a long-distance relationship should be "open?"
Nope. That is a good way to hurt someone.
I don't think that's a bad idea.
When I am with someone, that is the only person I am with.
No idea. I can see both sides.
You write letters to a loved one overseas only to find out the person is with someone else. What do you do with the letters?
Burn the letters.
Keep the letters hidden away in my closet.
I never kept the letters to start with.
I'd save them for my children.
Do you need to share the same interests to be in a relationship?
Not really if I am in love.
It helps.
Yes, I need my partners to have the same interests as I do.
Some interests should be similar, but not all.

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Is it better to have love, or be in a relationship if you can't have both?
I think it's better to have love.
I'd like to have both, but I am more comfortable in a relationship.
A relationship. I don't need love as much as companionship.
I'm not sure. I have only loved.
Would you support an ex's current lover if they needed your help?
Yes. It's the right thing to do.
Not a chance in hell.
Probably not.
Only in a life and death situation.
How do you say goodbye?
I smile and wave.
A big hug.
I leave before I need to say goodbye.
I give an emotional farewell.

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How well do you trust others?
I am pretty trusting.
If I find the right person, I can start to trust others.
I have a hard time trusting anyone.
I trust the ones I love.
Which of these places is a great place to read a book?
On a boat.
Anywhere.
In the woods alone.
I don't have time to read.
Which of these celebrities would you like to share a long-distance relationship?
Jennifer Lawrence.
Ryan Gosling.
Channing Tatum.
Amanda Seyfried.

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Which is your favorite movie genre?
Dramas.
Documentaries.
Sci-Fi.
Romance.
Would you date someone deployed in the military?
Probably not.
I have, but I don't think I would do it again.
No.
Yes.
How do you know you are in love?
I can't stop thinking about the person I'm in love with.
I cry a lot.
I think I get a gut punch or something.
I just know.

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Are you a jealous type?
I'm not jealous at all.
Sometimes, but I usually trust my partner.
I get very jealous.
Only if I have reason to be.
How well do your friends think you interact with others?
They think I am pretty shy.
They think I am a bit too outgoing.
I'm a little tough on people.
I'm a good conversationalist.
What produces a strong relationship?
Trust.
PDA.
Similar passions.
Just love.

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How would you react if another person was hitting on signicant other?
I'd give them the evil eye.
I might make a few private threats.
I'd probably talk bad about them.
I would smash every window in their car.
What type of person do you usually go for?
Someone who is smart.
Someone cute with a nice body.
An activist.
A caring person.
Which type do you prefer?
Blondes.
Brunettes.
Redheads.
Black hair.

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If you are in a long-distance relationship, how would you communicate?
I'd write letters.
Text messages.
Emails.
Phone call.
What is your impression of pen pals?
I have never had one. I'm not sure the reason why I would.
I had a pen pal as a kid, but I lost touch with them.
I have no interest in having a pen pal.
I think they are a fun idea.
What is your relationship status?
Unfortunately, I'm single.
I'm married.
I'm dating.
I'm widowed.

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