1. You smile and say hi to a guy in the grocery store line. Your man:
• Demands to know who the guy is and how you know him. (Score = 1)
• Gives you both a dirty look. (Score = 2)
• Tries to ignore it. (Score = 3)
• Doesn't give it a second thought. (Score = 4)
• Immediately accuses you of having an affair. (Score = -1)
2. You buy a new outfit for a big party. Your dude:
• Wants to know who you're trying to impress. (Score = 1)
• Gives you a look of extreme displeasure. (Score = 2)
• Jokes that you'll have to beat the other guys off with a stick. (Score = 3)
• Can't wait to see you in it and on his arm. (Score = 4)
• Assumes you're planning to hook up with someone else there. (Score = -1)
3. Every time your phone rings he:
• Asks you who called and what they wanted. (Score = 1)
• Glares knowingly. (Score = 2)
• Laughs that it's probably your ex calling to reconcile. (Score = 3)
• Doesn't miss a beat. (Score = 4)
• Checks the caller ID, then quizzes you on the caller. (Score = -1)
4. You call to say you're running late. His response:
• "Who are you with?" (Score = 1)
• Hangs up without saying a word. (Score = 2)
• Kids that you have to drop off your other boyfriend on the way home. (Score = 3)
• Tells you to get home safely and he'll see you when you get there. (Score = 4)
• "What? Your tryst ran over?" (Score = -1)
5. You wake up in the middle of the night to find him:
• Going through your mail. (Score = 1)
• Checking your answering machine tapes. (Score = 2)
• Looking through photo albums for pictures of your ex. (Score = 3)
• Reading a book. (Score = 4)
• Hacking into your computer to read your emails. (Score = -1)
How does he rate?
Less than 0: Run for your life. He's not just jealous, he's psycho.
0-5: This fella's got serious issues and — wonderful as you are — you're not going to be able to overcome them. Get out while you still can.
6-10: The silent type, this guy won't outwardly show his jealousy, but at some point he's going to blow. Do you really want to be around to witness that? I didn't think so. Find a less volatile guy now.
11-15: Behind the funny lines is a lot of insecurity. If you really like him, try to build up his ego so he'll be more confident that he's the man you want. If you don't truly dig him, his fears are justified, aren't they?
16-20: This guy's rock solid in the security department. He values his time with you, but isn't obsessive about it. Enjoy.
• Demands to know who the guy is and how you know him. (Score = 1)
• Gives you both a dirty look. (Score = 2)
• Tries to ignore it. (Score = 3)
• Doesn't give it a second thought. (Score = 4)
• Immediately accuses you of having an affair. (Score = -1)
2. You buy a new outfit for a big party. Your dude:
• Wants to know who you're trying to impress. (Score = 1)
• Gives you a look of extreme displeasure. (Score = 2)
• Jokes that you'll have to beat the other guys off with a stick. (Score = 3)
• Can't wait to see you in it and on his arm. (Score = 4)
• Assumes you're planning to hook up with someone else there. (Score = -1)
3. Every time your phone rings he:
• Asks you who called and what they wanted. (Score = 1)
• Glares knowingly. (Score = 2)
• Laughs that it's probably your ex calling to reconcile. (Score = 3)
• Doesn't miss a beat. (Score = 4)
• Checks the caller ID, then quizzes you on the caller. (Score = -1)
4. You call to say you're running late. His response:
• "Who are you with?" (Score = 1)
• Hangs up without saying a word. (Score = 2)
• Kids that you have to drop off your other boyfriend on the way home. (Score = 3)
• Tells you to get home safely and he'll see you when you get there. (Score = 4)
• "What? Your tryst ran over?" (Score = -1)
5. You wake up in the middle of the night to find him:
• Going through your mail. (Score = 1)
• Checking your answering machine tapes. (Score = 2)
• Looking through photo albums for pictures of your ex. (Score = 3)
• Reading a book. (Score = 4)
• Hacking into your computer to read your emails. (Score = -1)
How does he rate?
Less than 0: Run for your life. He's not just jealous, he's psycho.
0-5: This fella's got serious issues and — wonderful as you are — you're not going to be able to overcome them. Get out while you still can.
6-10: The silent type, this guy won't outwardly show his jealousy, but at some point he's going to blow. Do you really want to be around to witness that? I didn't think so. Find a less volatile guy now.
11-15: Behind the funny lines is a lot of insecurity. If you really like him, try to build up his ego so he'll be more confident that he's the man you want. If you don't truly dig him, his fears are justified, aren't they?
16-20: This guy's rock solid in the security department. He values his time with you, but isn't obsessive about it. Enjoy.
