Assess Your Relationship Risk

To help couples get a sense of their relationship, University of Denver marriage researchers Drs. Scott Stanley and Howard Markman offers the following research-based quiz. Dr. Markman says couples should take the scores seriously, but they should understand that there is a lot that the quiz doesn’t take into account about a relationship.He says high and medium-high scoring couples should use the results to help them take a serious look at where their marriage is heading–and take steps (like going to a couples retreat) to turn negative patterns around for the better.

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Little arguments escalate into ugly fights with accusations, criticisms, name calling, or bringing up past hurts.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently

My partner criticizes or belittles my opinions, feelings, or desires.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently

My partner seems to view my words or actions more negatively than I mean them to be.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently

When we have a problem to solve, it is like we are on opposite teams.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently

I hold back from telling my partner what I really think and feel.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently

I feel lonely in this relationship.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently

When we argue, one of us withdraws, that is, doesn't want to talk about it anymore; or leaves the scene.
	Never or almost never
	Once in a while
	Frequently