What's My Dating Style?

Do you fall head over heels or make people kiss the ground you walk on?

Everyone has different personalities when it comes to dating. Some people are hopeless romantics who constantly fall head over heels for new prospects, others are wildflowers who let things develop naturally, and others have completely different dating styles. Which dating style do you identify with the most? Answer these questions to find out!

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Questions Overview

1. Which type of partner do you prefer, out of these?
  1. Someone attentive and caring.
  2. Someone strong and protective.
  3. Someone funny and loving.
  4. Someone motivated and self-driven.
2. Pick an ideal first date:
  1. A candlelit dinner overlooking the city.
  2. A romantic picnic at the beach.
  3. A visit to see a drive-in movie.
  4. Watching an exciting basketball game from courtside.
3. When dating, which is most important to you?
  1. Autonomy. Don't tie me down.
  2. Honesty. Keep it real with me.
  3. Romance. Show me that you care.
  4. Excitement. I want to have fun!
4. What's your favorite type of romance movie?
  1. A slow burn.
  2. A romantic comedy.
  3. A tragic love story.
  4. An exciting story with lots of highs and lows.
5. Which city feels most romantic to you, based on vibes?
  1. Los Angeles
  2. New York City
  3. Chicago
  4. Nashville
6. Which dating reality show is your favorite?
  1. Love Island
  2. Too Hot to Handle
  3. Married at First Sight
  4. Love Is Blind
  5. None of these
7. When you date, how do you handle differences?
  1. I have an open conversation so we can better understand each other.
  2. I pull away and focus on the rest of my dating options.
  3. I try to adopt new opinions so my partner doesn't feel misunderstood.
  4. I think nothing of them. We're all different people, at the end of the day!
8. Pick an ideal date playlist genre:
  1. Fast & funky house music
  2. Slow & sensual R&B
  3. Fun, exciting pop music
  4. Smooth, soothing jazz
9. You're going on a date with your biggest crush. Which outfit are you wearing?
  1. Something hot and revealing. I've gotta make a good first impression.
  2. Something concealing and lowkey. Less is more when it comes to my style.
  3. Something casual and comfy. My personality will do the work, not the fit.
  4. Something cute and romantic. I want to let them know how I feel!
10. Say your first date just went badly. What's your next move?
  1. Hit up someone else and go on a date with them.
  2. Let them know that it was fun, but there won't be a second date.
  3. See what the second date's like, then make a decision.
  4. Stick it out anyway. Who knows, maybe they were just nervous...

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Expert Tips on Improving Your Dating Life

For this quiz, we determined your dating style based on your personality and dating preferences. No matter where you landed on the spectrum, there's some advice for you to take into your dating life. If you want to improve your dating life, whether by landing a partner or getting better at dates, you're in the right place. For this quiz, we worked with various dating coaches to help teach you how to build up your dating life. Here's what they had to say:


Dating coach Maria Avgitidis says when you're on a first date, be your authentic self. Since the goal of the first date is to get a second date, it's important to make sure you're compatible during the first. It's also important to be respectful. "Show up on time, be present," she says. To be present, she suggests you keep your phone tucked away and focus on trying to see what you like about them and don't like about them.[1]

Dating coach Laura Bilotta says to show that you're sweet and caring on a date, compliment things that show you're attentive, like their accessories, clothing, or hairstyle. "Also, it's important to pay attention to them, especially when they're telling you something important. Really show interest in what they're saying, acknowledge what they're speaking about, and show that you actually care about what they are saying by asking questions," Bilotta advises.[2] Follow up on what they have to say, keep the conversation balanced, and let things flow naturally.

Dating coach Lisa Shield says that when determining your first date outfit, "It's really important for both men and women to dress [well]." Shield says unless you're going to a fancy place or high-class event, don't dress up too much. If you're a guy, Shields suggests you wear a nice pair of pants, a button-down shirt, and make sure everything is washed. If you're a girl, Shields suggests wearing a lower cut blouse, a nice pair of jeans or slacks, and not too much jewelry or makeup.[3]

Shield also says to have a good conversation on a date, don't just skip from subject to subject, asking questions like an interview. "Really great conversation happens when you take one topic, and then you go deeper with it." Someone might ask where you grew up, then when you tell them, you can explain more about your experience growing up or what you like about the area. Then, open the door for them to talk about themselves, exploring the topic before moving on to another.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Maria Avgitidis. Dating Coach. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Laura Bilotta. Dating Coach. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Lisa Shield. Dating Coach. Expert Interview