In my house growing up we joked about "boyfriend tests." These included seeing what he did when the dog inevitably jumped in his lap (it should be something affectionate towards the dog) and if he would stop to look for a lost contact lens. Unfortunately, I never wore contacts, but I think one of my sister's boyfriends got extra credit for searching the bottom of a canoe.
Since then, I have discovered a few things that can start to answer the compatibility question right off the bat...
- (Of course.) How does he react to a high five or other genuine expressions of playful exuberance? Or better yet, does he happen to high five me first?!
- Does he stop to pet dogs on the street? An incarnation of the old dog-in-lap test. Quadruple points for that guy who taught his dog to high five.
- Does he notice the color of my eyes? I borrowed this one from my best friend in high school who actually had two different color eyes. Mine are an interesting hazel. And conversely, did I notice the color of his eyes? I can tell I really like someone when I catch myself drinking in their eyes.
- Am I surprised when I look at the time? It better have inexplicably skipped ahead.
- And perhaps after a few dates, has he noticed my favorite color? I have a noticeable propensity for purple which you'd have to be blind not to catch on to after a while. (In the interest of equal opportunity, I would, of course, be happy to amend this one for the visually impaired.)
- NEW this year: Does he know what NPR is? He doesn't have to listen to it, but he needs to have at least heard of it. Seriously. (Longer story for another time, but I have to say even my seventh graders agreed with me on that one.)
Disclaimer: These methods have not been scientifically tested and may not have any direct corelation to compatibility. Really, if I just find myself rooting for the guy it's a good sign, and we may very well just write it off as a pass.
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