Who Do I Attract?

Find out with this quiz!

We've all got a type that we seem to attract like magnets, whether it's the moody artistic loner, the charming athlete, or someone else. Wondering what type of person gravitates towards you? Take this quick quiz to see what vibes you're putting out—and who you're reeling in!

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Questions Overview

1. Which group do you fit into most?
  1. Brainiacs
  2. Jocks or cheerleaders
  3. Drama club or marching band
  4. Creatives
2. Where would you like to go on a first date?
  1. To a bar or coffeehouse.
  2. To a local park to hike.
  3. To the movies or a play.
  4. Out to lunch or dinner.
3. Of these, which job do you think you'd excel at?
  1. President of the United States
  2. Therapist
  3. Teacher
  4. Fitness trainer
4. Which of these images best matches your vibe?
  1. [Green-and-white abstract painting]
  2. [Photo of a trail in the woods]
  3. [Closeup photo of someone playing chess]
  4. [Closeup photo of a computer]
5. Your house is on fire, and you only have time to grab one thing before fleeing (all living creatures are safe, don't worry!). What do you grab?
  1. Something sentimental, like a photo of my mom or a childhood toy.
  2. Something that cost a lot of money, like my laptop or headphones.
  3. Something I made, like a painting or a sweater I knit.
  4. Nothing. As long as I'm safe, I'm happy!
6. Which of these activities would you most like to do with your partner?
  1. Join a fantasy football league.
  2. Sing karaoke.
  3. Join a book club.
  4. Go to an art gallery opening.
7. You and your ideal partner are...
  1. ...a power couple.
  2. ...a couple of weirdos.
  3. ...a black cat-golden retriever combo.
  4. ...besties who are joined at the hip.
8. How would you describe your personal style?
  1. Trendy and chic: I always keep up with current fashions.
  2. Comfortable: I wear loungewear whenever I can.
  3. Vintage and unique: Find me browsing for hidden gems at the local Goodwill on any given weekend!
  4. Casual and basic: I'm a classic jeans-and-T-shirt person.
9. What quality do you most value in a partner?
  1. Kindness and empathy
  2. Listening skills
  3. A sense of humor
  4. Intelligence and creativity
10. Where would you and your partner live?
  1. [Photo of an art studio]
  2. [Photo of a living room of a warmly lit mansion]
  3. [Photo of a charming New York apartment with a view of the city]
  4. [Photo of a trendy-looking, dimly lit living room illuminated by low blue and red lights]

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Who do we really attract?

This quiz is mostly just fun and games, but did you know that psychology has a lot to say about what sort of people we attract and why? Here are some of the biggest influences affecting who we attract:

  • Physical appearance: It's a no-brainer that we tend to gravitate towards people we find good-looking, but what exactly "good-looking" means depends on our individual preferences and life history. We actually tend to be attracted to people who look a little like us, or like people in our family. It sounds creepy at first, maybe, but it actually makes sense when you consider that we're just gravitating towards people who look familiar and therefore safe!
  • Proximity: Another no-brainer: you tend to fall for people you see all the time. You're more likely to be drawn to someone you see every day than to someone you've never met before or only know through the internet.
  • Similar personalities: We tend to be attracted to people who think like us, who act like us, and who hold shared values and interests. (But this doesn't mean opposites never attract: in fact, people with more dominant personalities tend to gravitate to more submissive people, and vice versa.)
  • You liked them before they liked you: OK, it sounds complicated, but what it boils down to is, if someone realizes you like them (or suspects you like them), even if they hadn't considered you as a potential partner before, they're now likelier to return the feelings. Once they return your feelings, your own feelings are likely to grow for them. Basically, this is the plot of Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing. (Oh, the human ego!)

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