Quiz: What Help Does Your Relationship Need Most Right Now?

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20 Questions | Updated: Oct 27, 2025
1. How does stress impact your relationship?

We stop communicating properly and withdraw.
Emotional closeness fades when things get tough.
I struggle to trust that they’ll support me when I need it.
We end up taking stress out on each other.
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2. How do you feel about the balance of effort in your relationship?

I often feel like I’m doing more to keep communication going.
I give emotionally but don’t always feel that energy returned
I put in effort, but I’m unsure if they’re equally committed
We end up blaming each other for not doing enough.
3. How do you both handle forgiveness after someone makes a mistake?

We don’t really talk it through or communicate closure.
We say we forgive each other but stay emotionally distant afterward.
It’s hard for me to rebuild trust once it’s broken.
Forgiveness often leads to another argument about the same issue
4. When it comes to supporting each other’s personal goals or dreams…

We don’t communicate clearly about what support looks like.
I sometimes feel my partner isn’t emotionally invested in my goals.
I’m unsure if they genuinely want me to succeed.
We argue about how to prioritize whose goals come first.
5. How often do you and your partner express appreciation for each other?

We forget to say thank you or acknowledge each other’s efforts.
I wish they showed more emotional appreciation for me.
When they do show appreciation, I sometimes doubt if it’s genuine.
Gratitude sometimes turns into sarcasm or backhanded comments.
6. When you and your partner spend time together, how does it usually feel?

We’re often distracted or don’t communicate deeply.
We’re together, but it sometimes feels emotionally distant.
I find myself questioning if I can fully relax or trust them.
Small disagreements tend to interrupt our quality time.
7. How often do you feel your partner truly prioritizes the relationship?

We don’t talk enough about how to keep the relationship strong.
They show love occasionally, but I wish we were more emotionally in tune.
I’m not always sure I can depend on them fully.
We argue about time, effort, or attention.
8. How do you feel about the balance between “you” and “us” in your relationship?

We don’t communicate enough about boundaries or needs.
I sometimes feel emotionally neglected.
I’m unsure if my partner is as committed as I am.
We clash when trying to balance independence and togetherness.
9. When your partner disappoints you, how do you usually respond?

I try to talk about it, but it often leads to miscommunication.
I withdraw emotionally instead of expressing how I feel.
I struggle to trust their intentions or apologies
We argue, and it becomes a blame game.
10. How affectionate is your relationship on a daily basis?

We rarely express what kind of affection we both need.
We hug or touch less, and it feels emotionally distant.
I sometimes question if their affection is genuine.
Affection often disappears after disagreements.
11. When you and your partner talk about something important…

We often misunderstand each other or talk past each other.
I feel like we don’t connect emotionally even when we talk.
I hesitate to be completely honest because I’m afraid it might be used against me.
Our discussions usually turn into arguments or end unresolved.
12. How would you describe your shared vision for the future?

We don’t talk about it enough or communicate clearly about plans
We’re close emotionally but haven’t discussed long-term goals.
I’m unsure if I can rely on them to follow through on future plans.
We argue whenever we discuss big decisions.
13. How often do you feel understood by your partner?

Rarely — it feels like we speak different emotional languages.
Not as often as I’d like; our emotional rhythm is off.
Sometimes I don’t share things because I fear they won’t handle it sensitively.
Our conversations often turn defensive or argumentative.
14. How much do you trust your partner emotionally?

I want to trust more, but we struggle to communicate openly.
I sometimes feel emotionally disconnected, which affects my trust.
I’ve been hurt or disappointed, so trust is fragile.
We often fight about things that make me doubt their intentions.
15. What happens after a disagreement?

We don’t talk it through properly, so resentment lingers.
We stay distant for a while, and emotional connection fades.
I find it hard to trust their apologies or promises.
We tend to repeat the same arguments without learning from them.
16. How do you and your partner make decisions together?

We struggle to communicate clearly and end up confused.
One of us feels unheard or unappreciated emotionally.
I’m not sure if they’re being completely transparent about their preferences.
Decisions often turn into power struggles or arguments
17. When you share something vulnerable with your partner…

They often misunderstand me or respond defensively.
I rarely feel emotionally supported when I open up.
I’m hesitant to share because I’m unsure I can trust their reaction.
It often leads to disagreement or tension
18. How does physical affection feel in your relationship lately?

We don’t talk enough about what we both want or need.
It feels mechanical — like we’re going through the motions.
I sometimes question if my partner’s affection is genuine.
We often stop being affectionate after fights.
19. When a disagreement happens between you two…

We struggle to communicate without interrupting each other.
We both withdraw emotionally until things calm down.
I’m never sure if what’s said during fights can be trusted.
We both get defensive instead of finding solutions.
20. How would you describe your emotional connection right now?

We talk, but it feels like we’re not truly hearing each other.
We’ve drifted apart emotionally — I miss the closeness we once had.
I’m guarded because trust has been broken before
We argue instead of expressing how we feel.
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