Dating Personality Test: Who is Your Best Match?

It may come as a surprise that one of the lesser-known personality tests out there is actually the only one based on actual brain chemistry and designed with the idea of helping you find the best mate in mind. It’s called the Fisher Temperament Inventory (FTI), and it was created in 2005 by author and biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, Ph.D.
 
Through her research, she was able to identify four brain chemistry systems that are each linked with a collection of personality traits. And when you understand your specific brain chemistry, you can better understand yourself (and others).
 

Once you answer the questions, the test tells you which chemicals are more dominant in your brain and, subsequently, what your personality is like as a result. This will help you determine your personality type and identify which personality type will be your best match and which personality types you definitely need to avoid!

Dopamine (Explorer)

If your test shows dopamine dominance, you would be an “Explorer.” According to Fisher, Explorers are risk-takers, novelty seekers, and mentally flexible people. They’re curious, spontaneous, and energetic, and above all, they are creative. They don’t like too much routine and are always ready for the next adventure. In additional research, Fisher has found that those with dopamine dominance typically prefer to date people who are also dopamine dominant and should usually avoid dating Builders.
 

Serotonin (Builder)

Serotonin types are known as “Builders.” Builders love structure and routine. They’re traditional and conventional, conforming to social norms, including following the rules and respecting authority. They enjoy plans and schedules and are generally more concrete thinkers as opposed to theoretical. According to Fisher, there’s also a tendency for Builders to be traditionally religious. Those high on the serotonin scale usually prefer partners who are also high on the serotonin scale and should usually avoid dating explorers.  These two types are quite opposite!
 

Testosterone (Director)

Those with testosterone dominance on the questionnaire are called “Directors,” and they do well with “rule-based systems,” or things like engineering, mechanics, computers, and even music, Fisher says. These people are analytical, logical, decisive, and have good spatial awareness. They’re also tough-minded, direct in their speaking, and often skeptical. Directors and Negotiators typically choose each other for romantic partners.
 

Estrogen (Negotiator)

And lastly, Negotiators are those whose test showed estrogen dominance. Negotiators are conceptual thinkers, and Fisher notes they do well with ambiguity and long-term thinking. They are imaginative, usually have strong social skills, including an ability to read people’s body language and tone, and are empathetic, trusting people. They are also typically emotionally expressive, where Directors typically are not. Again, Negotiators and Directors usually go for each other romantically.

 

Select one answer to each question:

SD = Strongly disagree D = disagree A = agree SA = strongly agree

1.I find unpredictable situations exhilarating.
2.I do things on the spur of the moment.
3.I get bored when I have to do the same familiar things.
4.I have a very wide range of interests.
5.I am more optimistic than most people.
6.I am more creative than most people.
7.I am always looking for new experiences.
8.I am always doing new things
9.I am more enthusiastic than most people.
10.I am willing to take risks to do what I want to do.
11.I get restless if I have to stay home for any length of time.
12.My friends would say I am very curious.
13.I have more energy than most people.
14.On my time off, I like to be free to do whatever looks fun.
15.I think consistent routines keep life orderly and relaxing.
16.I consider (and reconsider) every option thoroughly before making a plan.
17.People should behave according to established standards of proper conduct.
18.I enjoy planning way ahead.
19.In general, I think it is important to follow rules.
20.Taking care of my possessions is a high priority for me.
21.My friends and family would say I have traditional values.
22.I tend to be meticulous in my duties.
23.I tend to be cautious, but not fearful.
24.People should behave in ways that are morally correct.
25.It is important to respect authority.
26.I would rather have loyal friends than interesting friends.
27.Long established customs need to be respected and preserved.
28.I like to work in a straightforward path toward completing the task.
29.I understand complex machines easily.
30.I enjoy competitive conversations.
31.I am intrigued by rules and patterns that govern systems.
32.I am more analytical and logical than most people.
33.I pursue intellectual topics thoroughly and regularly.
34.I am able to solve problems without letting emotion get in the way.
35.I like to figure out how things work.
36.I am tough-minded.
37.Debating is a good way to match my wits with others.
38.I have no trouble making a choice, even when several alternatives seem equally good at first.
39.When I buy a new machine (like a camera, computer or car), I want to know all of its technical features.
40.I like to avoid the nuances and say exactly what I mean.
41.I think it is important to be direct.
42.When making a decision, I like to stick to the facts rather than be swayed by people’s feelings.
43.I like to get to know my friends’ deepest needs and feelings.
44.I highly value deep emotional intimacy in my relationships.
45.Regardless of what is logical, I generally listen to my heart when making important decisions.
46.I frequently catch myself daydreaming.
47.I can change my mind easily.
48.After watching an emotional film I often still feel moved by it several hours later.
49.I vividly imagine both wonderful and horrible things happening to me.
50.I am very sensitive to people’s feelings and needs.
51.I often find myself getting lost in my thoughts during the day.
52.I feel emotions more deeply than most people.
53.I have a vivid imagination.
54.When I wake up from a vivid dream, it takes me a few seconds to return to reality.
55.When reading, I enjoy it when the writer takes a sidetrack to say something beautiful or meaningful.
56.I am very empathetic.

Proudly powered by WordPress