If you are one of those who often wonders if the steam has fizzled out of your relationship with your partner, take this quiz to know where you stand. Give yourself two points for every ‘Yes’ that you answer in the following questions, and check your score with the verdict at the end.
Compatibility
1. I consider my partner very attractive.
Yes; No
2. I routinely share what’s most important in my life with my partner.
Yes; No
3. I generally know what stress my partner is facing.
Yes; No
4. I feel this relationship is worth fighting for.
Yes; No
Passion
5. We make passion our priority.
Yes; No
6. I ask for what I really want sexually.
Yes; No
7. I am happy to experiment with my partner.
Yes; No
8.When we are apart I often think fondly of my partner.
Yes; No
9. This is the best sex I’ve ever had in a long term relationship.
Yes; No
10.I feel closer to my partner after sex.
Yes; No
Communication
11.I know that my partner is on my side.
Yes; No
12. We resolve problems quickly and easily, and learn from them
Yes; No
13.We fight less if we have regular sex.
Yes; No
14.I have no problem saying sorry, and I mean it when I say it
Yes; No
15. We know how to prevent arguments from escalating
Yes; No
Your Score:
0-14: There seems to be a lack of long-term commitment to the relationship. You need to work out exactly why. You may have an intimacy problem or have built-up some resentment that needs to be addressed if your relationship is to progress smoothly. Work on your attitude, you didn’t fall in love for it to end here.
15-27: You’re comfortable but stale. You obviously have a strong bond with your partner and the ideal foundation for a perfect relationship. You have a willingness to understand one another’s point of view and grow together. That said, if you’re taking this quiz, you may well be aware that good enough never really is.If you’re not careful, you or your partner will ensure that passion begins to take a backseat to the demands of life. Don’t get stuck here, you deserve more together.
28-30: You’re a star couple.You’ve really got something special. Partners that are best friends have the best relationships. With communication like this, all things are possible. It takes courage, commitment and great communication to build a passionate relationship — and you have all three. However, from time to time you may find something in your relationship troubling you, it may be small, but you can always work on it.
Your Score:
0-14: There seems to be a lack of long-term commitment to the relationship. You need to work out exactly why. You may have an intimacy problem or have built-up some resentment that needs to be addressed if your relationship is to progress smoothly. Work on your attitude, you didn’t fall in love for it to end here.
15-27: You’re comfortable but stale. You obviously have a strong bond with your partner and the ideal foundation for a perfect relationship. You have a willingness to understand one another’s point of view and grow together. That said, if you’re taking this quiz, you may well be aware that good enough never really is.If you’re not careful, you or your partner will ensure that passion begins to take a backseat to the demands of life. Don’t get stuck here, you deserve more together.
28-30: You’re a star couple.You’ve really got something special. Partners that are best friends have the best relationships. With communication like this, all things are possible. It takes courage, commitment and great communication to build a passionate relationship — and you have all three. However, from time to time you may find something in your relationship troubling you, it may be small, but you can always work on it.