Success and satisfaction in personal relationships and marriage are determined by a high level of mutual attraction on important characteristics. Take this test with your mate and see how high and how mutual your attraction is. Check your scores against the Interpretation Key at the bottom. Good luck!
ATTRACTION RATING SCALE
© 2003 William Cottringer
Directions: Rate your potential or present partner in the following areas and factors by circling a number 1-5 that represents your best estimate of how much you are attracted to him/her, 1 being the lowest attraction and 5 being the highest. If you are really brave, have them rate you and compare results!
AREA, FACTORS POINTS
1. PHYSICAL ATTRACTION:
Face 1 2 3 4 5
Body 1 2 3 4 5
Grooming 1 2 3 4 5
Hygiene 1 2 3 4 5
Fashion 1 2 3 4 5
Sexuality 1 2 3 4 5
2. PERSONALITY ATTRACTION:
Outgoing nature 1 2 3 4 5
Pleasant, easy to get along with 1 2 3 4 5
Positive, upbeat attitude 1 2 3 4 5
Happy, fun-loving 1 2 3 4 5
Similar interests 1 2 3 4 5
Socially poised 1 2 3 4 5
3. INTELLECTUAL ATTRACTION:
Education 1 2 3 4 5
Knowledge 1 2 3 4 5
Common sense 1 2 3 4 5
Ability to converse 1 2 3 4 5
Understanding of life 1 2 3 4 5
General competence 1 2 3 4 5
4. CHARACTER ATTRACTION:
Honesty 1 2 3 4 5
High self-esteem, confidence 1 2 3 4 5
Compatibility of values 1 2 3 4 5
Emotional openness 1 2 3 4 5
Commitment to growth 1 2 3 4 5
Morality 1 2 3 4 5
5. OTHER ATTRACTION:
Family 1 2 3 4 5
Friends 1 2 3 4 5
Religious views 1 2 3 4 5
Vocational achievement 1 2 3 4 5
Financial Status 1 2 3 4 5
Magical chemistry 1 2 3 4 5
Total Score __________
SCORING KEY:
30 53 = Dangerously low attraction, why are you even considering this?
54 77 = Low attraction, probably wont last.
78 101 = Average level of attraction, will need considerable tolerance and work!
102 125 = Healthy level of attraction, will need some nurturing.
126 150 = Very high attraction, good selection and a real keeper!
Note on comparing degree of mutual attraction: A difference of more than 25 points in total scores between you and your partner could signal serious lack of mutual attraction.
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