Dating Deal Breakers Quiz — Discover Your Non-Negotiables
Helps you identify which relationship traits are non-negotiable for you.
Take the Dating Deal Breakers Quiz to identify which relationship traits are truly non-negotiable for you. This Dating Style Quizzes tool helps singles and people in relationships clarify red flags, personal boundaries, and long-term priorities so you can make smarter dating decisions. Whether you're navigating first dates or assessing a committed partnership, this quiz focuses on common relationship deal breakers like honesty, fidelity, compatibility around children, finances, and personal safety.
Answer each question honestly to reveal your dating deal breakers and get tailored recommendations for setting boundaries, communicating expectations, and protecting your emotional well-being. The Dating Deal Breakers Quiz is ideal for anyone who wants clearer dating preferences, healthier relationship choices, or a practical checklist for spotting red flags early. Start now to better understand your non-negotiables and improve your dating outcomes.
How do you view dishonesty in a relationship?
Consider white lies, omissions, and bigger deceptions.
Do you consider different desires about having children a deal breaker?
Think long-term: wanting kids vs not wanting kids (or being unsure).
How would you react to a partner who has cheated?
Include past infidelity and potential future affairs.
Is substance misuse (heavy drinking, recreational drug abuse) a deal breaker?
Consider frequency, impact on life, and willingness to seek help.
Would incompatible core values (religion, politics, morals) be a deal breaker?
Think about deal breakers around lifestyle-defining values.
How important is financial responsibility as a deal breaker?
Consider debt, secrecy about money, and reckless spending.
Is chronic emotional unavailability a deal breaker for you?
Someone unwilling to communicate or share feelings over time.
Would any form of abusive behavior be an immediate deal breaker?
Includes verbal, emotional, physical, sexual, or controlling behaviors.
Are major lifestyle differences (travel vs staying local, nightlife vs quiet) deal breakers?
Think day-to-day routines and long-term lifestyle compatibility.
Is disrespecting personal boundaries (privacy, time, friends/family) a deal breaker?
Boundaries include digital privacy, personal time, and social limits.
Frequently asked questions
This quiz measures which relationship traits you consider absolute non-negotiables versus negotiable issues. By scoring your preferences across trust, values, lifestyle, safety, and communication, it highlights where you are most and least flexible in a partner.
The quiz is a self-reflection tool — accuracy depends on honest answers. It helps clarify your boundaries and priorities but should be used alongside conversation and real-world experience when evaluating potential partners.
Yes. Priorities and tolerance levels often change with life stages, experiences, and personal growth. Retake the Dating Deal Breakers Quiz periodically or after major life events to reassess your non-negotiables.
Use the results to create a short list of top deal breakers to communicate early in dating. They can guide screening questions, set boundaries, and help you avoid time investments in incompatible partners. For complex issues, consider counseling or talking to trusted friends for perspective.
Compromise is personal. The quiz helps you see which issues you already treat as flexible. Compromise can work if core needs are still met, both partners are willing to negotiate, and changes are healthy and mutual.
There’s no fixed number — quality matters more than quantity. Focus on a few non-negotiables tied to safety, core values, and major life goals. Too many rigid rules can limit opportunities, while too few may lead to compromised well-being.
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