Darwin and Chemistry
Posted on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at 19:07
Helen Fisher- tagged as the Darwinian matchmaker performed extensive research on “romantic interpersonal attraction” which is now being used by a famous match making site run by IAC. I saw her article on a commemorative magazine to celebrate Darwin’s 150th anniversary of Theory of Evolution, it suggested a site where you can take a quiz and find out about your personality.
So here’s my result:
The following analysis is based on your responses to our questionnaire. Your results identify your major and minor personality types, as well as the types with whom you’re likely to be compatible.
Your Major and Minor Personality Type
Characteristics of all four personality types can be found within each of us, but there is almost always one personality type that is dominant. We call this the major personality type.
The Chemistry Profile also identifies your minor or secondary personality type. You exhibit some aspects of this personality type, though not to the same degree as with your major type.
Major personality type = Explorer
Minor personality type = Director
You are an EXPLORER /director
- You are a skywalker. You love adventure, both intellectual and physical. And you greet new challenges with passion and bravery.
- When you get interested in a project, you can become extremely focused on it, sometimes to the exclusion of all around you. You complete it carefully and thoroughly, often with great originality.
- And because you have a lot of energy and tend to be enthusiastic about your ideas, inventions, and projects, you can be very persuasive.
- You tend to like to collect things, experiences or ideas. And you are eager to make an impact on those around you, as well as the wider world.
- Although you enjoy people and can be charming and humorous, you are not very interested in routine social engagements or boring people. You are comfortable being by yourself, pursuing your own interests.
- People probably call you a non-conformist, an original. You like to have good conversations on important topics. People tend to admire you for your innovativeness. You make an exciting, though at times distant, companion.
E -Explorer – 30%
N -Negotiator – 22%
B -Builder – 21%
D -Director – 25%
Explorer – 30% of your personality
Known for high energy, high creativity and spontaneity. Seeks novelty, risk and pleasure. Intellectually curious and not easily swayed by opinion.
Builder – 21% of your personality
Usually very popular. Deep attachment to home and family. Calm demeanor and low anxiety. Often consistent, loyal and protective.
Negotiator – 22% of your personality
Excels at seeing the big picture, long-term planning and consensus building. An intuitive thinker who is flexible, verbal and socially skilled. Imaginative, empathetic and nurturing.
Director – 25% of your personality
Daring, original, direct and inventive. A non-conformist. Skilled at abstract thinking and short-term planning. Often assertive and quite competitive. Tough-minded and efficient.
Dating Tips for Explorers
- You are curious and flexible; so you can get involved in a relationship too quickly, and then wonder how you got in so deep so fast. Step back and reflect before you leap.
- You like excitement and novelty. But some routines can expand into wonderful traditions. Kindle some regularities in your partnership.
- You hate to confront, so you tend to break up with silence or absence. Develop some forthrightness. Your disappointed partner will appreciate your honesty and you will feel more liberated.
- Search for ways to inspire a partner who appears traditional. You may draw out a cautious person who loves your spirit and wants to go exploring with you.
- You tend to be popular. So when you find someone you are genuinely interested in, avoid other dating opportunities and concentrate on this mate.
- You prefer to take a relationship one day at a time. But when you find your partner in adventure, create imaginative ways to make a deeper commitment.
Testosterone builds the length of the fourth (right) digit in the womb. The longer your ring finger (in relation to your pointing finger) the more you are likely to have mathematical, mechanical and/or musical skills.
Adventurous, risk taking men and women are generally uncomfortable with public displays of affection or the open expression of feelings by others. Risk taking is associated with the brain chemical, dopamine.
Curiosity is associated with the activity of dopamine (a natural stimulant) in the brain. It is often linked with spontaneity and creativity.

