The Relationship Test*

   
         


 

Introduction

       

This short inventory was designed to provide a general measure of the current strength of your relationship. Please note, it is not a diagnostic test.

         
Instructions:  
  • There is a total of 8 questions. 
  • Each question requires a response. 
  • After completing the last question, click the "FINISHED" button and wait for your report to appear.
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Question  1
Whenever we have a problem to solve, it seems like we’re on opposing teams.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  2
My partner takes my words or actions more negatively than I mean them to be.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  3
I am hesitant to tell my partner what I really think or feel.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  4
My partner criticizes me; or belittles my opinions, feelings, or desires.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  5
In our relationship, little arguments escalate to become ugly fights with name-calling, criticisms, accusations, or dredging up past hurts.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  6
I feel lonely in this relationship.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  7
I find myself thinking about what it would be like to date or marry someone else.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.
 
Question  8
When we argue, one of us soon refuses to talk, walks away, or withdraws in some other way.

Never or almost never.

Once in a while.

Frequently.

 

Please check your answers, then click the FINISHED button.



* The questions used in this inventory, and the method of scoring employed, were originally based upon information published by PREP Inc. The items and method of scoring that were eventually adopted for the Relationship Test were validated for use with stepfamilies by the Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta in 2007-2008.

 

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