Can We Guess if You Typically Follow Your Head or Your Heart?

By: Brian Whitney

How would you pick a major at college?

I chose whatever sounded the most fun.

I chose what sounded fun and also that I could make a living at.
I chose what I could make a living at that I don't hate.

I chose anything that made me the most money.

Would you do a job you hated if it paid a lot of money?

No way!

No, but I would think about it.
Probably.

Of course.

Would you marry someone that had no ambition?

Of course, if I love them.

Probably.
Almost certainly not.

No way.

What book sounds best?

A romance novel.

A thriller.
A memoir.

A book on how to make money.

How often do you eat food that is bad for you?

All the time.

Sometimes.
Hardly ever.

Never.

Your boss just gave you a bad review that you didn't deserve, what do you do?

I'd freak out and cry.

I'd plot revenge.
I'd work harder.

I'd take steps to get my boss fired and get their job.

How often do you buy things you don't need?

All the time.

Sometimes.
Hardly ever.

Never.

Your teenaged daughter wants to be an actress, what do you do?

I'd encourage her.

I'd encourage her but warn her of how hard it is.
I'd warn her against it.

I'd forbid it.

You met someone you really like romantically, but you find out they have an old criminal record, what do you do?

I'd ignore it. Who cares?

I'd keep hanging out, but be careful.
I'd talk to them about it.

I'd dump them immediately.

Someone cut you off on the highway, what do you do?

I'd follow them down the road flipping him off.

I'd honk my horn.
Nothing, but I'm mad about it.

Nothing, who cares?

Do people call you impulsive?

Yes, all the time.

Sometimes.
I don't think so.

No way.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Of course I do!

I think so.
I don't think so.

No way.

Do you believe in soulmates?

Yes, very much.

I think so, I just haven't met mine yet.
I doubt that is real.

No. Are you kidding?

Do you believe in a higher power?

Yes.

I think so.
I am not sure.

No way.

Do you meditate?

Yes, all the time.

Sometimes.
I try, but I am not good at it.

No way.

Do you like the beach?

Love it!

Sure it is fun.
Not so much.

No, I get bored fast.

How do your friends describe you?

They would say that I'm kind.

They would say that I'm mellow.
They would say that I'm smart.

They would say that I'm motivated.

Who is your favorite character on Star Trek?

Scotty.

Captain Kirk.
Dr. McCoy.

Mr. Spock.

What kind of dog do you want?

A rescue that really needs a home.

A puppy.
A senior dog.

A purebred with papers.

What job would be best for you?

A social worker.

A teacher.
A salesman.

A venture capitalist.

Would you loan money to a friend in need?

Of course!

Probably.
I doubt it.

No way.

What would you pick for a college major?

Art.

English.
Political Science.

Marketing.

How much time do you spend on social media?

Tons.

A lot.
Not much.

Almost none.

Is it easy for you to forgive people who have done you wrong?

Very much so.

Sometimes.
No, it is hard.

I would never do that.

How many close friends do you have?

More than five.

Between three and five.
Two.

One.

If your relationship was bad, would you have an affair?

I hate to admit it, but probably.

Maybe.
I would hope not.

No way.

Are you a good artist or writer?

Yes, I am very good.

I am, but I don't think I could make a living off it.
Not so much.

No, I am awful.

Would you make a good boss?

No way!

I doubt it.
I think so.

Yes.

How many hours do your work a week?

Less than 20 hours.

Between 20 and 35 hours.
Between 35 and 50 hours.

More than 50 hours.

How often do you worry about money?

Never.

Not often.
Often.

All the time.

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About This Quiz

The world is a very complicated place, all of us are born into it, and then we all have to decide how we are going to live in it. We all need to figure out a way to make a living and have a comfortable life, and most of us want to have a loving relationship that lasts a lifetime. To get these things, all of us have to make some tough decisions, and whether we use our heads or our hearts to make them is enormous.

What matters to you? How do you make the tough choices in your world? Would you be with a person that you were attracted to and loved if they were utterly unmotivated to make a living and had no ambition at all? Would you marry someone that was kind to you and a reliable partner, even if you didn't love them? Would you do a job that you did not like because the pay was good? Would you live in poverty if you had a job that you loved and a loving significant other? These are the questions that we all struggle with every day in one way or another. So what do you follow? Your head or your heart? Take this quiz to find out.

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