Test Results
Social Quotient (SQ)
This
category of questions looks at basic introversion versus extroversion traits.
Introverts are people who typically prefer time alone and/or with their partner,
while extroverts are more social and prefer/need to interact with many people.
Specifically speaking, introverts are people who gain energy by being alone. Introverts
frequently feel tired, depleted, and worn out by having to spend a lot of time
in a crowd. Extroverts, on the other hand, gain energy and vitality by being with
other people. In this test, low scores indicate more of an introverted personality
type, and high scores indicate more of an extroverted personality. Many people
are compatible with personalities that are different than their own provided that
each person is able to compromise and socialize at the level their partner enjoys
from time to time. The other obvious factor is that the more extreme your score,
high or low, the more you are rooted in one type of behavior that works for you.
Very low scores, 1 or 2, matched with very high scores, 8 or 9, are often not
compatible, and in fact, rarely do opposites attract in this category. Even
when a person is willing to sacrifice their needs for those of their partner,
often the inherent differences are too much to overcome in the long term. For
a purely dating relationship, this can be a fun experiment, but it doesn't often
work for long-term relationships. Scores that are more in the middle, 3-7, can,
and often do, make for wonderful matches as the differences in personality types
often adds some spice to the relationship. People have reported to us that this makes for more entertaining relationships- provided, of course, that each person
is willing to compromise. Remember, love is blind in some ways, but for the
most part it is best not to repress your needs, otherwise resentment is inevitable.
One score in itself should not stop you from dating someone, but you should
consider how compatible you are in all other areas before making a decision
to date someone with a significantly different Social Quotient than your own.
In this category, kmp1965 scored in the Low Range:
kmp1965's responses indicate that s/he scored in the low range for the category of 'Social Quotient.' kmp1965 is a person who would be considered an introvert. kmp1965's preference is to spend time doing either solo activities or those that involve a few close friends. Like most introverts, kmp1965's need for attention from others is quite low, while kmp1965's need for time alone is quite high. In relationships it is particularly important for kmp1965 to have time alone to rejuvenate.
When it comes to dating, if kmp1965 were to date another introvert this can be quite a happy match. A pair of introverts can find themselves deeply rooted together with few additional friends. Dating someone with a mid-score can be a good experiment for kmp1965 and would allow him/her to "try on a new behavior." People with mid-scores enjoy a mix of activities and alone time, and this may be just the boost kmp1965 is looking for. Keep in mind that the larger the difference on your introvert/extrovert scale, the more important healthy communication and an honest respect for your differences comes into play. Many people who are opposites on this scale tell us that their relationships work, but only because they genuinely respect their differences and do not attempt to change each other.
In this category, kmp1965 scored in the Mid-Range:
kmp1965's responses indicate that s/he scored in the mid-range for the category of 'Social Quotient.' kmp1965 is a person who enjoys participating in social activities as well as spending time alone. A person receiving this score enjoys a mixture of activities in life but again can become agitated and unhappy if forced to do either extreme too much. This is a balanced position between the two ends of the scale and a person with this score is likely to have a variety of activities s/he enjoys doing.
When considering matching yourself with kmp1965, provided that you are within 4 points of your own score you are within a compatible range. The key is to keep in mind that a person becomes more introverted/ extroverted at the ends of the scale and therefore their need for either alone time or social time is greater. The question to ask yourself is, how comfortable are you with such an "extreme" lifestyle given your own needs?
In this category, kmp1965 scored in the High Range:
kmp1965's responses indicate that s/he scored in the high range for the category of 'Social Quotient.' kmp1965 is a person who enjoys a variety of social activities and needs social outlets to be happy in life. If kmp1965 is forced to spend a considerable amount of time alone, s/he can become upset and feel out of touch with life. Most people who score in the high range are labeled extroverts and need to be around other people to rejuvenate themselves. This means that after a long day it is preferable to be around others than to go home alone.
When considering matching yourself with kmp1965, it's important to remember that being part of a social network is part of kmp1965's core self. A true introvert would not generally feel comfortable being as social as kmp1965 naturally is. Therefore a match with an introvert would be a true compromise, and one that an introvert would want to consider before dating kmp1965. Ideally, the happiest matches will be with other extroverts and people who are genuinely happy living a social lifestyle.
