What Underrated Type of Guy Matches Your Personality?

By: Emily Maggrett

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Have you been overlooking a guy who might be your perfect match just because he doesn't fit your notion of the type of man you should be dating? That's a big mistake! Some people write off men who are single dads, IT managers or construction workers because of stereotypes about those groups. However, many of these men make awesome boyfriends if you're willing to get to know them. And these aren't the only types of underrated guys: introverts, divorced men and singer-songwriters also get a bum rap. That doesn't mean they're undateable!

If you're curious about which type of underrated guy you should actually be pursuing, this quiz is for you. Sure, you could cast caution to the wind and try dating every kind of underrated guy at once, but that's not a very organized strategy. Luckily, this quiz can help. We're going to ask you about your job, hobbies, artistic tastes and more so that we can figure out which sort of underrated guy you should try wooing next. After we give you your results, you'll be able to approach dating apps and singles mixers in a whole new light.

Ready to discover an entirely new species of potential boyfriends? Stop swiping right on your usual type and play this quiz!

Do you have more than your fair share of romantic regrets?

No. My relationships tend to be short but sweet!

Yes. I've been around the block but I'm still looking for love.
I'm more intellectual than emotional so I don't spend much time dwelling on the past.

I haven't dated much. I wish I had more romantic regrets!

For you to find a man attractive, what physical quality does he have to have?

An amazing face

A cool demeanor
Intelligent eyes

A great body

What's the most romantic thing that a guy has ever done for you?

Once I was taken on a moonlit picnic.

An ex took me out to dinner at a world-famous restaurant.
Someone once wrote me a song and performed it on Valentine's Day.

My high school boyfriend gave me his letterman's jacket.

If you were stranded on Gilligan's Island, which male castaway would you form a love connection with?

Gilligan

Thurston Howell III
The Professor

The Skipper

Tell the truth: Do you give money to charities or volunteer with them? If so, what kind of charities?

I don't donate to charity. Sometimes, I donate to medical GoFundMes.

I give money to environmental charities because I'm concerned about global warming.
I volunteer regularly for progressive political candidates.

I volunteer at a soup kitchen and/or give money to my church.

Do you find bad boys appealing, or would you rather date a knight in shining armor?

Bad boys are the cutest. I'll take over Luke Perry over Jason Priestly any day.

Bad boys tend to be a lot of work unless they're reformed. I prefer responsible, seasoned men.
I like knights with an edge, such as crusading journalist Ronan Farrow.

I love heroes! My dream boyfriend is a firefighter.

If you could snog any male movie star in the world, who would you choose?

Zac Efron

Brad Pitt
The Rock

Chris Pratt

It's Saturday night. Your date takes you to a fern-filled bar to meet his friends, who spend the evening arguing about local political issues. Is this a nightmare or a dream scenario?

Ugh, what a nightmare!

A little friendly debate is fine, but if people start lecturing each other, I get bored.
That sounds like fun!

Sounds dull at best, but I'll put up with it if I have to.

Have you ever had a dramatic break-up? Did you throw things or fight in public?

My ex and I got into a screaming match at the flea market which culminated in a very public break-up.

I've been through some painful break-ups. It hurts whether you make a scene or not.
My relationships tend to fizzle out, rather than ending with a bang.

No. Frankly, I think dramatic break-ups are kind of tacky.

You and your boyfriend are looking forward to a weekend together in the country. At the last minute, his ailing mother calls and asks him to help her with a time-consuming family emergency. How do you hope he responds?

"Sorry Mom, but I've got plans."

"I'm leaving town soon, but let me make some phone calls and see if I can straighten this situation out."
"Could you define 'a family emergency', Mom? Is this really urgent?"

"Don't worry Mom. I'll be right there!"

Would you rather date a well-dressed guy or an incredibly funny guy?

I'd rather date a well-dressed guy. I hate it when men are slobs.

I used to think clothes weren't important, but you can take a well-dressed man virtually anywhere (and he won't embarrass you).
Appearances don't matter! I'd much rather date an incredibly funny guy and spend my life laughing.

It would depend on the rest of the guy's personality. Is he a good person? Sweet? Cute?

If your sweetie wanted to spend Sunday morning drinking coffee and finishing a crossword puzzle, what would you say?

"No thanks. Let's go for a run instead."

"Meh. Let's go out for brunch."
"Yes please!"

"Sorry, I can't. Gotta go to church."

Have you ever stolen something? If so, what was it?

I've stolen plenty of hearts, LOL.

I once stole something major from my workplace. It still haunts me.
I shoplifted make-up and cheap jewelry in my youth (so did everyone else in middle school, right?)

I've never stolen anything.

If you could go on a carriage ride around Central Park with any "Gossip Girl" guy, who would you choose?

Carter Baizen. He's an epic dreamboat and also plays the Winter Soldier!

Rufus Humphrey. I know he's Dan's dad but he's darn handsome!
Dan Humphrey. He's a stone fox and an author, too.

Nate Archibald. He's a truly nice person who happens to be gorgeous.

Two men ask you out for the same night. One is the hottie next door, whom you've known all your life and always thought was out of your league. The other is a mysterious stranger with an amazing leather jacket. Who do you say yes to?

The stranger, of course. I've got the rest of my life to hit on the guy next door.

The cutie next door. I can't believe he asked me out!
I'm insatiably curious, so I say yes to the stranger. Who knows what could happen? Maybe we'll end up married!

The guy next door seems like a safer bet. After all, he might not be single for long!

Would you rather spend the summer interning on an archaeological dig or waiting tables at a beach resort?

Waiting tables. I'd spend the rest of my time chilling on the beach and collecting numbers!

I'm no Indiana Jones. Then again, I don't like waiting tables. Is there a third option?
To be frank, I'd PAY to go on an archaeological dig.

You had me at "beach resort".

Do you believe in meditating, self-care and aromatherapy, or do you secretly think that stuff is hogwash?

A little self-care never hurt anybody.

Meditation literally saved my life.
All that stuff seems to help people, but I wonder if it's a placebo effect?

Aren't New Age practices a bit ... witchcraft-adjacent? That makes me uncomfortable.

If real life were like "A Star is Born" and you could fall in love and go on tour with any musician, who would you choose?

Bruno Mars

Kris Kristofferson
Adam Levine

Michael Bublé

Who's hotter: an older man who's been around the block or a younger guy who's full of enthusiasm?

The younger guy. I want to be with someone who has a zest for life!

The older man. They tend to know ... things.
Older men are sophisticated, which appeals to me more.

The younger man. Wholesome innocence can be very attractive.

You've got two on-again, off-again boyfriends. One is really fun and takes you to pool parties all the time. The other has a great career that impresses your friends and parents. Which one should you be pursuing?

The fun guy. Life's too short to deprive yourself of pool parties.

The career guy. Sounds like someone you could buy property with.
Does the career guy love what he does? I love my job so we'd have that in common.

That's a tough one. Your parents' and friends' approval is important but so is living life to the fullest ...

Let's talk about your ideal boyfriend's family. Which of these family scenarios would be a deal breaker for you?

He's got a controlling parent who texts him multiple times per day.

He's estranged from most of his family and doesn't want children.
He's got a young child from a previous marriage that he expects you to spend time with.

He never calls his mother.

Your city wants to rip down a nearby community center. You hate this idea and organize a protest against it. Unfortunately, your boyfriend doesn't bother to show up. Do you dump him?

No. It's annoying but it's understandable that he wouldn't be into this kind of activity.

I don't dump him but he gets a stern talking-to.
I consider breaking up with him. It's hard to date a guy who doesn't share your values.

I immediately dump him. Doesn't he care about our town?

If your ideal boyfriend could have any relationship superpower, what ability would you want him to have?

I'd like him to be "good with his hands".

I'd want him to truly understand my emotions.
I'd wish for him to have superb communication skills.

I'd love to have a responsible boyfriend who helped out around the house without being asked.

Would you rather have a boyfriend who respected your feminist ideals or a boyfriend who could pick you up?

I'd rather have a feminist boyfriend. I don't like it when men act like cavemen.

I'm not in high school anymore. I want a man who respects me.
I'm a feminist but there's nothing wrong with getting picked up every once in a while.

I think it's cute when guys pick you up!

On his way to your house, your boyfriend finds a gold and emerald ring lying in the middle of the street. What do you hope he does with it?

I hope he proposes!

I hope he posts a picture of it on NextDoor so that the owner can claim it. (And if no one claims it, I hope it goes to me.)
I hope he gives it to me for my birthday. Who knows, maybe it's enchanted?

I hope he turns the ring over to the police. Someone is probably looking for it.

What are your love goals? Do you want a serious relationship, a fling or something else?

I'm the mood for a spring fling!

I want to get married ... someday.
I just want to date someone interesting for once.

I'm eager to get married and have children.

Do you enjoy sharing clothes with boyfriends, or do you think that's creepy?

I think it's fun (and it doubles my wardrobe).

That sounds like bad boundaries to me.
Not since middle school.

Is that really a thing that people do?

What's your favorite kind of podcast?

I dig true crime podcasts like "Serial".

I don't have time for podcasts!
I like nerdy comedy podcasts like "Harmontown".

I like educational or political podcasts like "Radiolab".

Who's the most admirable person of all time?

Oprah Winfrey

Don Draper
Elon Musk

Pope Francis

Would you rather date a "Lord of the Rings" character or a "Game of Thrones" character?

"Lord of the Rings". I'd date Frodo!

Um, "Game of Thrones". I'd date Jaime Lannister, obviously.
I would date Legolas from "Lord of the Rings". That is the only correct answer, here or on Middle-earth.

I'm not really into those books. Too nerdy!

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