The relationship satisfaction test is designed to evaluate various aspects of interaction in a couple. Unlike other relationship/love tests, the one you are about to take is not based on value judgments about how a relationship is supposed to work. Some behavior patterns are generally unhealthy, either for the relationship or for the individuals involved. However, in other aspects, what works for one couple can be a disaster for another. Research has shown that even something like effective communication, often stressed as a basic pillar of successful and happy relationships, may be important for most but not for all couples. For example, two people may prefer to walk away from a conflict and let it dissipate on its own instead of having a healthy argument - their marriage can be perfectly happy as long as this way of settling disagreements is convenient for both. The same approach, however, can be deadly if one of the partners has a need to talk things through. Similarly, we often intuitively think that keeping romance in a relationship will help it survive. Again, this is certainly true for many people. On the other hand, some couples see companionship and friendship as more important than passion and are uncomfortable with romantic gestures. As long as both partners have similar needs, they can be perfectly happy. It follows that if one partner loves being romanced and the other completely ignores his/her partner's need, the couple has a problem and that frustration will grow over the years.

All this to say that in this Relationship Satisfaction Test, YOU are the reference point: your needs, your wishes, your point of view, your values and your beliefs. This test will help you identify areas that cause your relationship to stumble. You might already be aware of some of the problems that will be pointed out (if any). Others, that you might not yet be conscious of, may be the source of frustration and anger that seems to come out of nowhere. In any case, you can use the results of this test as indicators of what areas in your relationship may benefit from some reflection and working-on.

Read every statement carefully and indicate which option applies best to you. There may be some questions describing situations that do not apply to you. In such cases, select an answer which would be most likely if you ever found yourself in such a situation. After finishing the Relationship Satisfaction Test, you will receive a detailed, personalized interpretation of your score that includes diagrams, information on the test topic and tips.

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