What Kind of Man Are You?

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You might think that you know your true personality, but we're here to deep dive into some of your best and worst traits, as well as how you would behave around your crush. So if you're curious about getting to know your true self a little better to attract that special someone, we're here to help you out with this manly personality quiz!

Now you might be wondering about how you can appear more attractive to others, and we'd like to provide you with some quick tips and tricks. For starters, you're probably not going to get too far in life without some confidence by your side. And we're not just talking about scoring a date with that lucky someone either, because confidence could help you to spark some new friendships, land a great job and be more at peace with your inner soul.

At the end of the day, confidence ultimately comes from believing in yourself, even if no one else will stand by your side. You can certainly dress a certain way or spritz on some manly cologne, but your personality really stems from how much self-esteem you have. So let your confidence take flight and show us who you really are with some of these manly questions.

Are you sensitive towards the feelings of other people, or is that something you couldn't care less about?

I'm somewhat sensitive.

I couldn't care less.
It depends on the person.

I'm very sensitive towards other people's feelings.

You notice that your best friend is a little bit chilly. Do you give them your jacket or tell them to get over it?

I'll start making fun of them instead.

I'll tell them to get over it.
It depends on whether I have a spare jacket on me.

I'll give them my jacket.

Do you secretly cry when you're feeling sad about something, or is crying for losers?

I tend to cry when I'm alone.

Crying is definitely for losers.
I actually don't cry that much.

I definitely cry in front of others.

You have just scored a date with a female celebrity of your choice. Which of these lucky ladies will you grace your presence with?

Beyoncé

Taylor Swift
Kim Kardashian

Megan Fox

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the highest), how much confidence do you have in yourself?

4-6

9-10
7-8

1-3

Do you feel jealous of men who have bigger muscles than you?

No, I couldn't care less.

Nobody has bigger muscles than me.
A little bit

Yes, I feel very jealous.

When it comes to working out, how many times per week do you go to the gym?

Never

Every single day
Three or four times a week

One or two times a week

Imagine your dream crush. What do you personally find attractive about them?

Their humor

Their way of thinking
Their looks

Their sweet personality

If a stranger came up to you and told you that you need to lose some weight, what would you tell them?

I would laugh like a maniac and walk away.

Let's just say I would teach them some manners.
I would insult them.

I would just ignore them.

How would you express your feelings to your biggest crush?

I would tell them face-to-face.

I would send them a text.
I would make them a gift.

I would write a poem.

For 24 hours, you can transform your physical appearance into one of these male celebrities. Who do you choose?

Chris Hemsworth

Dwayne Johnson
Johnny Depp

Leonardo DiCaprio

Would you describe yourself as the "nice guy" or the "bad boy"?

I don't think I'm either of these.

The bad boy
Maybe I'm a bit of both.

The nice guy

Do you try to make everything perfect in your life, or is perfection unattainable for you?

I strive for perfection, even though I know it can't be reached.

I focus on perfection.
I try to make some things perfect in my life.

Everyone knows that perfection is unattainable.

Which of these video games would you trade your soul for?

"Call of Duty"

"Portal"
"World of Warcraft"

"Forza Horizon"

Would you rather date someone who was very beautiful but poor, or very rich but ugly?

Hopefully somewhere in the middle

Very rich and ugly
Very poor and beautiful

Money and looks don't matter to me.

If you had an extra $20,000 just lying around, which of the following would you buy first?

Some nice clothes

A nice car
Accessories like sunglasses

A gift for my crush

Your significant other is upset with you for forgetting their birthday. How will you make it up to them?

By apologizing profusely

By breaking off the relationship
By making them something really nice

By buying them a gift that they want

Are you normally afraid of getting rejected, or does the idea of rejection pose no threat to you?

I'm scared of rejection, but I try to mask it with confidence.

I'm not afraid of rejection at all.
Sometimes I can get scared of rejection.

I'm very scared of getting rejected.

Do you feel like you need a significant other in your life to feel happy, or can you take care of yourself with ease?

My happiness comes from other people, but not overly so.

I can take care of myself easily.
I can take care of myself, but it'd be nice to have someone else in my life too.

I feel like I need someone else in my life to feel happy.

Which of your physical features could you brag about all day long?

My face

My whole body
My muscles

My eyes

When you become angry in life, which of these animals do you transform into?

Dog

Lion
Snake

Cat

Let's say you notice some gum that is stuck in your date's hair. Would you tell them about it or not say anything at all?

I would try and give some hints about it.

I would be straightforward about it.
I would gently tell my date about it.

I wouldn't say anything at all.

What is more attractive to you: someone who is shy and reserved or outgoing and playful?

Somewhere in the middle

Outgoing and playful
Maybe a bit of both

Shy and reserved

When it comes to your social circle, are you more of a leader or a follower?

I have multiple social circles, so I'm a bit different with each of them.

I'm definitely the leader.
I'm somewhere in the middle.

I'm definitely the follower.

Which of the following would you want to do on a theatrical stage?

Perform comedy

Act
Dance

Sing

If there was a type of medicine that could increase your lifespan, what would it be?

Laughter

Knowledge
Something more abstract

Medicine that hasn't been discovered yet

Are you the type of person to follow the rules or break them at your own will?

I guess it depends on the type of rule.

I hate rules.
I follow my own rules.

I follow all kinds of rules.

When you want something in life, do you go after it or do you sit by the sidelines and watch it go by?

It depends on what I want.

I go after it.
I tend to take a more creative approach to get what I want.

I tend to sit by the sidelines.

When you look for cologne at a store, what types of fragrance notes do you look for?

Citrus notes

Spicy notes
Earthy notes

Clean notes

It's 7:30 pm on a Friday night. What would your best friend find you doing?

Playing video games

Drinking at a bar
Dancing at a club

Sleeping

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