Take a quick look at the image below. At first, it looks like one of those quirky word puzzles, right? (And no, we aren’t here talking about those random pop-up ads that always seem to sneak onto the page!)
What you actually see are some big, bold letters with a gap in the middle.
LO_ER!
Go ahead! Look at it for a while and tell me what your brain did here. I guess it tried filling in the blank right away without even figuring it out what is really happening. Well, that exactly our brains are supposed to do. But here’s the tricky, and rather fascinating part of this puzzle: different people see completely different words right out of the gate.
Some will lock eyes with the word LOVER in an instant. Others, however, will spot LOSER before anything else. Depending on how your brain prefers to connect the dots, you might even conjure words like LOWER, LOAFER, LONER, or LOITER.
The internet community loves playing these word games because they tend to act as “subconscious personality tests.”
Of course, they are definitely not professional psychological assessments, and there will be no prescription handed to you by any doctor based on tests like this, but they can be an extremely entertaining way for you to find out what’s on your mind, what you instinctively feel, and how you perceive the world around you.
So, let’s play. Which word jumped out at you first?
1. Lover
If the word LOVER is what came to your mind right away, you might be someone who is guided by the heart. Your instinct tells you that life isn’t all about logic and reason but rather about connecting with others and forming meaningful bonds. It means that you are probably a very warm-hearted individual who cares deeply about the people you love.
People who instantly spot LOVER are usually:
Hopeless romantics
Extremely kind and empathic
Openly honest and sincere when it comes to their feelings
Strongly protective about their loved ones
Very sensitive about the emotions of others
You are a firm believer of the notion that it is love that gives world its color. Even when things get rough, you still tend to find the positive in every situation. The catch? Because you tend to love deeply, you often end up carrying a bit too much. You can get disappointed easily when others don’t match your energy or don’t return your love with the same intensity.
2. Loser
Alright, take a deep breath – seeing the word “loser” pop up first doesn’t automatically mean you’re a pessimist or that you lack self-respect.
More likely, this simply means your mind focuses primarily on dangers and possible drawbacks that may arise before any other factors. You can be described as a very realistic person who sees all the risks lying around in the most vivid detail and certainly isn’t blind to them.
In case you saw “loser” first, then perhaps:
You’re a tad self-critical
Extra wary of any situations
On your guard
Dead honest about vulnerabilities
Terrified of failing
You’ve probably got quite an expectation of yourself when it comes to achieving success. Some times, your fear and overthinking can overshadow your accomplishments, but the bright side of this is you’ll never be fooled by anyone. You detect danger instantly, see through the façade, and evaluate everything with a pinch of extra care.
3. Lower
If you recognized LOWER first, you probably fit the role of a resident realist in your circle of friends. In other words, you are a very pragmatic person guided by logic.
The way that the brain of a LOWER operates is that it does not get caught up on the intense emotions and dramatic judgments that are involved in the situation. All that matters is the basic structure and the ability to solve the puzzle at hand.
People in the LOWER camp are typically:
Very cool and calm
Completely realistic
Highly organized
Diligent in details
Practical problem solverS
