Arguing Style Test

40 questions, 20-25 min 		1  2  3  4


  1. When my partner appears in the mood for an argument, I leave, go to sleep or find something important to do and thereby avoid confrontation.

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  2. When I realize that I hurt my partner, I apologize.

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  3. If I admitted my mistakes, I would give my partner the stick to beat me with.

     Strongly agree
     Agree
     Partially agree/disagree
     Disagree
     Strongly disagree

  4. An argument is a bad time to pay my partner a compliment.

     Strongly agree
     Agree
     Partially agree/disagree
     Disagree
     Strongly disagree

  5. In order to calm down my partner's anger/hurt, I apologize for things I haven't done/said.

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  6. I start an argument by announcing that I want to fight or to discuss a controversial issue.

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  7. When confronting my partner, I prefer to have a friend or relative around to serve as a judge.

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  8. Once we start to argue, I prefer to tackle all the touchy issues I need to discuss with my partner (rather than solving them one at a time).

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  9. I talk about my negative feelings during an argument.

     Regularly
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never

  10. When arguing, I state what problems I have with my partner's behavior/opinions (rather than criticizing his/her character).

     Most of the time
     Often
     Sometimes
     Rarely
     Almost never




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