Which sentence best describes you:
a.My hands and feet tend to be cold
b.My hands are usually warm
c.My hands are usually cool

a.I tend to lose weight easily
b.I maintain my weight easily
c.I gain weight easily

These two questions are about the body - but a dosha is a mind-body type, so let's look at some questions about the mind:

Which sentence best describes you:
a.I am good at getting things started, but not necessarily getting things finished
b.I am organized and will see a project through from start to finish
c.I may need help getting started, but I am good at getting things accomplished

a.I like to shop and often spend too much money
b.I don't like to spend money, except on special items
c.I prefer not to spend at all, I'm good at saving money

If you answered mostly "a" to the questions, then you might be a Vata - you really need to take the whole test to find out. The "b" answers indicate that you might be a Pitta, and the "c" answers indicate that you might be a Kapha. This shows you a little bit about the differences between the three.

And there are benefits for our relationships, too! When we understand how a person "ticks" we can be more tolerant and accepting. And when we understand how we tick, we can figure out just what kinds of things are best for us in a relationship. If we are seeking a relationship, we can look for certain qualities that will help balance us out. Or if we are in a relationship, we can adjust our attitude and our environment to accommodate the differences in our doshas.

In Ayurveda, the saying is that "like increases like." So when you are both in balance and experiencing the positive effects of your common dosha, that can be good for both of you. However, when you have too much of a dosha you can easily become out of balance. For example, two Vatas together are likely to experience more anxiety and restlessness. Two Pittas together might become competitive and angry. Two Kaphas might become more lazy, and turn into couch potatoes.

Pittas are very visual. They like to watch! You could perform a bellydance or a striptease and that will really get them going. Just be sure to keep the air conditioner on, because Pitta's passion runs hot, and this seduction will turn up the heat.

Kaphas are sensitive to taste, and to smells. The way to enhance this even more is to isolate those senses. So try blindfolding your Kapha, and hand feed your Kapha some luscious fruits. Play a guessing game, and offer kisses as a reward for right answers. Kaphas are great kissers!