Do You Fall in Love Easily?

Let’s Talk About Love

At Tufts University (Massachusetts), psychologists C. Johnson-George and W. Swap identified a broad personality trait they called interpersonal trust, which influences how readily people fall in love. Their work suggested that approaching relationships with high distrust can make it harder to open up and love fully. Of course, trust ebbs and flows across life stages—hesitation at one point doesn’t define you forever.

Curious how easily you fall in love? This quiz—based on the Tufts research—asks you to answer TRUE or FALSE to gauge your personal “love trust index.”

  1. I hesitate to lend money because it’s hard to get it back.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  2. Most compliments are self-serving and not meant sincerely.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  3. Most people are willing to distort their opinions to gain an advantage.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  4. If someone borrows something and damages it, they’d probably return it without saying anything.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  5. People today are too dependent on others.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  6. In general, I don’t make concessions.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  7. If a company said profits were too low to cover payroll, I’d doubt the firm’s honesty.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  8. Most politicians are corrupt in one way or another.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  9. People succeed more through connections than competence.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  10. People today have fewer moral principles than the previous generation.

    • TRUE
    • FALSE

  • You scored points

    Emotion-Proof Wall

    Person guarding their heart You’re more wary and skeptical than most. By overanalyzing others’ motives, you may shut out honest people who deserve your trust.

    Context Interpersonal trust involves risk. Early in love or friendship, we weigh benefits against possible rejection. Humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers argued that realistic trust and openness reflect self-acceptance and support a stable personality.

  • You scored points

    A Little Hesitant…

    Person cautiously opening up to love You balance openness with prudence. You’ll start new relationships, but you keep a realistic eye on trust and commitment.

    Context Trust evolves with time and experience. A measured approach can protect you while leaving room for genuine connection.

  • You scored points

    Eternally in Love

    Joyful romantic person You’re naturally trusting and accept people as they are—so you fall in love easily. Just watch that confidence doesn’t tip into naivety.

    Context Healthy trust supports intimacy and well-being. Staying open while keeping boundaries helps you love fully and wisely.