How High Are Your Standards?

What's more important to you - having a type you're physically attracted to or having a partner with a great personality?

• Definitely the physical type - I need that spark of attraction.

• Personality is most important, but physical attraction still matters somewhat.

• Personality is everything - looks are totally irrelevant.

How much of a priority is it for your partner to make around the same income level as you?

• I'd prefer it, but I'm willing to be a bit flexible if everything else is right.

• Income level doesn't matter at all to me.

• It's an absolute must - our lifestyles and financial priorities need to align.

• A moderate difference is okay, but our incomes shouldn't be worlds apart.

You meet someone you're instantly attracted to, but then you find out they have a habit or quirk that really bugs you. How much would that habit or quirk impact your interest in them?

• I wouldn't care at all - everyone has little quirks.

• It would be an absolute deal-breaker.

• It would bother me, but I could potentially look past it if everything else was great.

You've been dating someone for a few months, and you realize one of their core values or beliefs clashes with your own. What do you do?

• Discuss it openly to see if the difference is something you can both accept and respect.

• Try to work through it and see if you can find some common ground.

• Break things off immediately - that's too big of a difference to overcome.

• It's not a big deal - you don't need to have everything in common.

You're on a first date, and your date shows up wearing something you find completely unappealing. What do you do?

• It's just clothes - you don't really care what they wear.

• Give them a chance and see if their personality makes up for it.

• You make a mental note about their style, but remain open-minded for now.

• Their outfit choice is a bit of a turn-off, but you're willing to look past it if you click otherwise.

• Politely excuse yourself and end the date early.

Your friend sets you up on a blind date. What's the first thing you want to know about your potential match?

• If they have any deal-breaker habits or qualities I should know about upfront.

• Their interests, values and personality traits to gauge compatibility.

• Their age and general background.

• Just their name is fine - you like to go in with an open mind.

• Their job and income level.

You meet someone who ticks all the boxes - they're your exact type physically, have an amazing personality, great values, etc. But then you find out they're quite a bit younger/older than your preferred age range. What do you do?

• Move on - the age difference is just too much for me.

• Give it a try - age is just a number if you really vibe.

• The age gap doesn't bother me at all if we click.

• I could make a small exception if the connection is amazing, but a large age gap is too much.

• It would make me hesitant, but I'm open to discussion about long-term implications.

What's more important to you - sharing the same cultural background/ethnicity as your partner or finding someone you're truly compatible with?

• I strongly prefer shared cultural roots, but could make an exception for an amazing connection.

• Having a partner from my same culture is an extremely high priority.

• Same background would be ideal, but it's not an absolute requirement.

• Ethnic background is a minor consideration - compatibility is much more important.

• Cultural background doesn't matter at all to me.

You match with someone on a dating app who seems great, but they live quite far away. How far is too far for you?

• Anything more than a 15-minute drive is too far for me.

• I could do an hour's drive if we really clicked.

• Distance doesn't matter - I'm willing to make it work if the connection is right.

• I'd consider up to a 30-minute drive, but no farther.

Your new partner has an annoying habit of constantly cracking their knuckles. How much of a deal-breaker is this for you?

• It would really bother me, but I could potentially look past it.

• I absolutely cannot stand that habit - it's a total deal-breaker.

• I wouldn't even notice or care about a little habit like that.

• Mildly annoying, but not a big issue in the grand scheme of things.

How important is it for your partner's political views to align with your own?

• We must have virtually identical political beliefs - no exceptions.

• I need us to at least be in the same general vicinity politically.

• Political views don't matter at all to me in a partner.

• Some overlap is ideal, but different views could make for great discussions.

You meet someone who initially seems perfect for you. But then you find out they have a controversial opinion or lifestyle choice you fundamentally disagree with. What do you do?

• I cut off contact immediately - that's an absolute deal-breaker for me.

• It would give me serious pause, but I'm willing to hear them out first.

• As long as it's not directly harming anyone, I can look past it.

• It doesn't bother me at all - different strokes for different folks.

How high of a priority is having a partner who shares your religious beliefs and level of observance?

• Religion and spirituality aren't important factors for me in a partner.

• While I'd prefer someone of the same religion, differing levels of observance could work.

• Having some spiritual overlap is nice, but I don't need an exact religious match.

• It's an absolute requirement - we must be of the same faith and equally devout.

Your new partner is great in almost every way, but they have an addiction issue (smoking, alcohol, etc.) that concerns you. How much of a red flag is this?

• Any kind of addiction is an absolute deal-breaker for me - no exceptions.

• It's not ideal, but I don't judge - we all have our vices.

• It's a significant issue that would need to be addressed immediately.

• I'd support them getting help, but it wouldn't be a relationship-ender necessarily.

Your new partner admits they are still not over their ex and have lingering feelings for them. How much of an issue is this for you?

• I can be patient and supportive as long as they are committed to us.

• I cannot be with someone who has feelings for an ex - it's over immediately.

• It doesn't bother me - we all have pasts to work through.

• It's a yellow flag - I'd need a solid plan for how they'll move on.

You find out your new partner has a past criminal record involving a non-violent offense. How much does their past matter to you?

• Any kind of criminal record is an absolute no-go for me.

• It would depend on the specific offense, but I'd be very hesitant.

• As long as it wasn't violent and they've moved on, I can look past it.

• Everyone has a past - their criminal record doesn't bother me.

Your new partner wants to adopt a pet, but you're severely allergic to that type of animal. How willing are you to compromise?

• It would be extremely difficult for me, but I may consider safe options.

• Not a chance - I couldn't be with someone who insists on having a pet I'm allergic to.

• I'd prefer not to have that pet, but I'm open to exploring hypoallergenic options.

• My allergies aren't a big deal - I'm happy to let them have whatever pet they want.

Almost there! Your partner's dream is to eventually quit their job and start their own business, but it's a very risky venture. How much does this factor into your compatibility?

• I'd need to see a very solid business plan before I could get on board.

• More power to them - I fully encourage that kind of entrepreneurial spirit!

• That level of risk and instability is simply not acceptable to me.

• I respect their dream and would support them as long as we plan accordingly.

Your new partner has very different tastes and interests from you in areas like music, movies, hobbies etc. How much does that impact your compatibility?

• It's a total deal-breaker - we need to have shared interests and pastimes.

• Shared interests aren't important at all - having separate hobbies is healthy.

• Different interests keep things interesting! We can explore each other's worlds.

• It would concern me a bit, but I'm willing to introduce each other to new things.

And last but not least, you find out your new partner has a habit or personality trait that really clashes with your own (e.g. They're very frugal and you're a spendthrift). How much of an issue is this?

• It depends on how extreme the difference is, but it gives me pause.

• Any kind of major lifestyle incompatibility is an absolute deal-breaker.

• Differences like that can be worked through with communication and compromise.

• Clashing personality traits and habits don't really bother me.