Determine Your Dating Point of Sail Quiz

Sometimes, when we go on a date, our self-talk gets in the way. These 18 questions will help determine if you can expect smooth sailing, or rough seas ahead.

Please select YES or NO for each statement as you think it applies to you.

I can’t afford to be so picky. At my age, all the good ones are taken.



I must be realistic in my expectations and settle for less than what I want.



Maybe I am being too sensitive to his comments, after all, I have to take what I can get or be alone.



If I let him see the real me, he won’t like me anymore.



If I let him know how successful and powerful I am, then he may feel threatened and not want to be with me.



I have to give myself up to make him happy, or he won’t love me.



If I love someone, I am responsible for his happiness.



It is not possible to maintain both love and personal freedom.



I don’t deserve to be happy.



If I do what I need to do for myself to make myself happy, the other person will leave me.



My life would be perfect if only I had a loving partner.



Even though he just told me that he is not looking for a serious relationship, I know he will change his mind once he gets to know me.



If only he could ____________ , then he would be perfect for me.



If I tell him everything about myself, then he will feel connected and enjoy being with me more.



If I tell him that I really like him, then I know he will ask me on another date.



I can’t go out with him, he didn’t go to college.



My ideal mate must be at least 6 feet tall…. I like tall men.



He shouldn't have children from a previous marriage, because that makes him too tied to his “ex.”