Will your love last?

Is your relationship headed for eternal bliss or a tragic crash? Find out by taking this quiz.

1. What do you normally do when your stead criticizes you on your appearance?
a. Ignore it. Your darling was just in one of his/her moods.
b. Talk it out. Find out why he/she passed such a remark and express how hurt you are.
c. Forget it immediately if your stead apologizes but secretly worry that he/she doesn’t find you attractive any more.
d. Find out what he/she would like changed and give yourself a makeover.

2. How does your love treat his/her family?
a. He/she is nice to them but they have frequent arguments.
b. Your love makes all kinds of rude comments about them, most of which are true.
c. They are a very closely-knit family.
d. They are basically kind to each other.

3. What qualities attracted you to your stead?
a. Looks
b. Money
c. Sense of humor
d. Popularity
e. Values
f. Personality
g. Sex appeal
h. Intelligence

4. How does your stead make you feel most of the time?
a. Important
b. Lacking emotionally
c. Thrilled
d. Unlike yourself

5. Tick any of the following statements to which you’d probably answer yes.
a. My stead and I sometimes cancel plans and have a quiet dinner together.
b. He/she often tells me that I look wonderful.
c. We are openly affectionate – we hold hands, hug and kiss.
d. When we have unexpected free time, we usually plan something special together.
e. I like the relationship to be consistent – no surprises.
f. We rarely communicate openly about our feelings.
g. We never giggle or act silly with each other.
h. Luckily most of our problems are resolved with a kiss and a hug.

6. Which of the following best describes your stead’s personality.
a. Committed – to his/her work, family and relationship.
b. Aggressive – he/she is adventurous and craves for excitement. May not keep his/her promises, but is certainly fun.
c. Unsure of himself/herself – always seeking and setting new goals, but not quite certain of what he/she wants.
d. Protective – a little domineering but always there for you.

7. Which best describes your personalities?
a. You often throw tantrums while your stead is easy-going.
b. He/she is always the aggressor; you are a lamb.
c. You are both hot-tempered. Sparks fly when you argue.
d. Both of you are low-key and rarely raise your voices to each other.

8. How do you usually spend time when you’re together? (Mark each item O for often, S for sometimes, or N for rarely or never).
a. Talking
b. Watching TV or a video
c. Engaged in sporting activities – working out, cycling, running
d. Making out
e. Fighting or arguing
f. Doing different things (you watch soccer while she reads or vice versa)
g. Partying
h. Spending time with friends
i. Going for dinner, movies, etc

9. An unfamiliar guy/gal leaves a message on your stead’s mobile. What would you do?
a. You would think nothing of it – it must have been a friend.
b. You work yourself into frenzy and try to trap your stead into confessing.
c. Raid his/her drawers, bag and diary for clues.
d. Admit you are curious and ask him/her outright.

10. What’s the status with your last serious stead?
a. You still think of the good times you had with him/her.
b. He/she has got on with his life and so have you.
c. Has a steady or so you think.
d. Don’t know where your ex is and don’t care.

11. What would you do if your stead had an annoying habit?
a. Put up with it initially but later tell your stead to change or break-up.
b. Accept and love your stead – flaws and all.
c. Discuss it openly and find a compromise.
d. Tell your love that you can’t live with his/her annoying habits and ask what he/she plans on doing about it.

12. What is your view on sharing expenses?
a. We pay our own bills.
b. Everything is split in half – regardless of who eats or spends more.
c. The more my stead shows willingness to foot the bill, the more I love him/her.
d. We take turns to pay for the bill – depending on who has more cash for the day.

13. A few of your close pals are getting together for a hot gossip session. Only you are invited – how does your stead feel?
a. Understanding – he/she will probably make plans with his/her own friends.
b. Apprehensive – you need to reassure your stead that you enjoy time with him/her as well.
c. Upset – that you prefer to spent time with your pals when you can be with him/her.
d. Impartial – it’s fine if you want to have an occasional outing with your pals.


Scoring
 
a
b
c
d
1
0
2
1
3
2
0
1
2
3
3
One point for each answer marked
4
3
1
2
0
5
One point apiece if you ticked items a, b, c, or d
6
3
0
1
2
7
3
2
0
1
8
 
O
S
N
 
a,b,c
2
1
0
 
d,e,f
0
1
2
 
g,h,i
0
2
1
9
3
0
1
2
10
0
3
2
1
11
1
3
0
2
12
1
2
0
3
13
3
2
0
1

46 or more
You are self-assured and independent, and will only settle for a secure honest relationship. Combine this with a stead who is responsible and sincere – you have a winning combination. Both of you have the maturity to work out your problems creatively and without assigning blame. Congratulations! You have a wonderful relationship, which looks set to last.

24 to 45
You have a steady relationship but need to iron out the glitches to make it last. You could still be hung-up over a previous stead or perhaps you don’t know each other well enough. Spend time working out your expectations of this relationship. Communicate these needs and expectations to your stead and pay attention to how both of you handle important issues.

23 or less
One word – dump! This is not your soul mate. What brought both of you together in the first place? Was your self-esteem low when you met your stead? Were you on a rebound? Ask yourself these questions. Both of you have different expectations and needs as far as this relationship is concerned. If you’re still intent on making this work – be prepared for a rough ride.