The "See No More" hitmaker said he brings his prospective partners to hang out with his friends to see if they can "handle themselves well" within his closely knit circle, reported People magazine.
"The biggest test is bringing her around friends because I have friends who are really tough about new people - we have a really tight circle.
"You bring them around friends and see if they can handle themselves well - that's usually a good test," Jonas said.
The 26-year-old singer said the most important thing he looks for in his partner is a great sense of humour.