Do you see long-term potential in your current partner? Is he or she 'the one'?

This question, a tricky one for many, makes the act of dating both frustrating and fascinating.

So, if you're wondering if your Valentine could be a long-term partner, too, take this quiz and find out.

1. What's the main reason you are with him/her? You just broke up and he or she makes you feel good. You like the way they look and want to show them off. You love and care deeply for him or her. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: There's nothing wrong with infatuation, except that it can be short-lived. Ask yourself whether or not your feelings run deeper than passion and infatuation. If he/she is truly the one, you'll know it's love you feel in your heart. Right! There's nothing wrong with infatuation, except that it can be short-lived. Ask yourself whether or not your feelings run deeper than those of passion. If he or she is truly the one, you'll know it in your heart. 2. How is the communication between the two of you? Our communication is great -- we talk everyday /often and he or she understands me. He or she only calls if they are bored and has nothing to do. We talk sometimes. We often get physical though. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: An open line of communication is one of the keys to a successful relationship. Partners that are also good friends have the best relationships. Great communication helps build great relationships. Right! An open line of communication is one of the keys to a successful relationship. Partners that are also good friends have the best relationships. Great communication helps build great relationships. 3. How does he or she behave when something goes wrong? He or she throws a tantrum and blames you. He or she is open to discussing the issue. He or she totally avoids talking to you when a conflict arises, or retreats into a shell. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: It's important that your partner is ready to face the situation with a calm and open mind, instead of blaming you or pretending that the problem will go away by itself. . Right! It's important that your partner is ready to face the situation with a calm and open mind, instead of blaming you or pretending that the problem will go away by itself. 4. How do you solve significant relationship issues? Establish who is right and who is wrong. Let it slide until you are both calm down. Then try to understand each other's viewpoints. Keep talking about it, no matter how upset you get. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! You obviously have a strong bond with your partner and the ideal foundation for a perfect relationship. You have a willingness to understand one another's point of view and grow together. . Right! You obviously have a strong bond with your partner and the ideal foundation for a perfect relationship. You have a willingness to understand one another's point of view and grow together. 5. Can you live with your partner's flaws? I know his or her flaws, but I can live with them. He or she is flawless. I don't know what his or her flaws are. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! The correct answer is: Everyone has a few flaws -- nobody is perfect. Make sure you're clear on the parts of his/her personality that bug you. Once you know the issues, ask yourself whether or not you can live with them. Right! Everyone has a few flaws -- nobody is perfect. Make sure you're clear on the parts of his/her personality that bug you. Once you know the issues, ask yourself whether or not you can live with them. 6. Which of the following describes your relationship: You sometimes face differences, but openly discuss them and see these as an opportunity to face problems together and grow. You pretend to agree with everything your partner says, even if actually don't. You don't see eye-to-eye on most major issues. Wrong! Try again.. Wrong! The correct answer is: Differences and conflicts are a part of life. It's how you deal with the differences, that sets apart a successful relationship from a not-so-successful one. In long-term relationships -- especially marriage -- negotiating conflict and learning to compromise are important to keep the union intact. Right! Differences and conflicts are a part of life. It's how you deal with the differences, that sets apart a successful relationship from a not-so-successful one. When it comes to a long-term relationships -- and especially marriage -- negotiating conflict and learning to compromise are part of what it takes to keep the union intact. 7. If you say that you have a problem, what is his or her response? Is quick to ask what it is and how he or she can make it better. Doesn't seem concerned. Says "Why are you telling me?" Wrong! Try again. Wrong! If your partner really cares for you, they will make you their priority and focus on sharing and easing your problems. . Right! If your partner really cares for you, they will make you their priority and focus on sharing and easing your problems. 8. How does your partner make you feel when you're around him or her? As if he or she really doesn't want to be around you. You feel like a better person. You are totally in awe of this person and you mostly talk about him or her. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! If he or she is truly the one, he or she should make you feel wonderful inside and out when you're together. But if he or she makes you feel ugly, worthless, desperate, etc, then there's a problem. . Right! If he or she is truly the one, he or she should make you feel wonderful inside and out when you're together. But if he or she makes you feel ugly, worthless, desperate, etc, then there's a problem. 9. What does your partner think about commitment and marriage? He or she is not ready for it. He or she always avoids talking about this issue. You regularly talk about a future together. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! If the relationship is meant to be, you should be openly discussing your plans together. If there seems to be a lack of long-term commitment to the relationship, you need to figure out exactly why. . Right! If the relationship is meant to be, you should be openly discussing your plans together. If there seems to be a lack of long-term commitment to the relationship, you need to figure out exactly why. 10. Do you share the same fundemental values? Our values are VERY different from each other. We often disagree on issues relating to values. We share the same fundamental values. Wrong! Try again. Wrong! It is okay if your personalities are different. However, you'll want to make sure you share the same underlying values with respect to ethics, family etc. If there are any such aspects to your relationship that can truly be "deal breakers", make sure you're facing them, and not pretending they will go away after you make the ultimate commitment. . Right! It is okay if your personalities are different. However, you'll want to make sure you share the same underlying values with respect to ethics, family etc. If there are any such aspects to your relationship that can truly be "deal breakers", make sure you're facing them, and not pretending they will go away after you make the ultimate commitment.

Quick tip

If your relationship is new, give it time to develop. Keep talking, telling each other what matters most and keep asking yourself the tough questions. The answers will reveal themselves.

You may hit a speedbreaker once in a while, but that's normal. If overall, it looks like you'll get through it together and you've found a partner you can trust, talk to, and cherish, then congratulations!

Text: Richa Pant

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