Personality quizzes have become a popular trend for many people, including myself. From finding out your Myers-Briggs personality type to discovering which Hunger Games character you relate to the most, these quizzes can be both fun and insightful. However, when it comes to relationships, researchers in Australia have identified four distinct types of romantic partners that most of us can strongly identify with.
The research, published in Personality and Individual Differences, looked at over 800 young people in love and categorized them into four different types of lovers: Mild romantic lovers, Moderate romantic lovers, Libidinous romantic lovers, and Intense romantic lovers.
Mild romantic lovers, making up around 20% of the population, show the lowest intensity of romantic love in terms of obsessive thinking, commitment, and frequency of sex. They are often cisgender heterosexual men who take longer to fall in love, resulting in shorter relationships.
Moderate romantic lovers are the most common type, representing 40% of respondents. They are characterized by their even-tempered nature, high commitment levels, and regular sex frequency. These lovers are considered to be “entirely unremarkable” by researchers.
Libidinous romantic lovers make up just under 10% of respondents and are highly obsessive, often not living together with their partners, and have a high frequency of sex, averaging around 10 times a week. Despite their intense love, they reported the least amount of mental health problems.
Intense romantic lovers, comprising 29% of respondents, have the highest levels of intense obsessive thinking and commitment, along with a relatively high frequency of sex. They are deeply in love, with the highest relationship satisfaction and a higher proportion of females and non-traditional gender identities.
Overall, these categories provide insight into the diverse ways people experience and express romantic love. Whether you identify as a Mild, Moderate, Libidinous, or Intense romantic lover, understanding these different types can help navigate the complexities of relationships. So, where do you fall in these categories?