DateSmart Quizzes: Is What You Like, What You Need?

You can't order a mate like a pizza. You know..."I'll have the #5, with blue eyes, a fat IRA, and a terrific swing step. Hold the dependent children, please!"

Yes, it is tempting to see computer matchmaking forms as a take-out order in which all toppings have equal value. But don't do that. If you are smart and want to maximize your possibilities for the best relationship of your life, take time to think about the un-negotiable qualities you must have in a life companion. Let the optional extras find their place a bit lower in your list of priorities.

If you are having a tough time weeding out the essential versus the merely preferential qualities in a prospective mate, this quiz will clarify things a bit.