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?

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

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

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

• 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?

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

• It would be an absolute deal-breaker.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

• Politely excuse yourself and end the date early.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Their age and general background.

• Their job and income level.

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

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?

• 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.

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

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

• 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

• 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.

• 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.

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 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.

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

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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?

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

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

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

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