Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings explains, “The speed-eater is likely to be high-energy, impulsive, enthusiastic and impatient
If you’re the type to slowly savour your ice cream with a lick rather than a bite, you might just be a better lover, according to behavioural experts.
A new analysis suggests that how people eat their ice cream reveals key aspects of their personality — and even their romantic style. Ice cream lickers are found to be more relaxed, methodical, and sensual, while those who bite are seen as impulsive and energetic.
Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings explains, “The speed-eater is likely to be high-energy, impulsive, enthusiastic and impatient. They want that dopamine hit as fast as possible. The slow-savourer is highly intentional and patient. They focus on the full sensory experience — the texture, the flavour, the smell, the cold comfort.”
Romantically, that means lickers tend to be more thoughtful and passionate partners, while biters bring intensity and spontaneity to their relationships. But no need to worry if you fall into either category — Hemmings adds that ice cream lovers in general score higher on the romance scale than those who skip the dessert altogether. “The ice cream lover’s psyche revolves around pleasure seeking and nostalgia,” she said.
So next time you’re enjoying a scoop, know that your technique may be saying more about your love life than you think.
