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Comfort With Singlehood Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you able to be happy without being in a relationship?

For some people, being single is a source of extreme frustration, stress, and discomfort. For others, it’s no big deal; singlehood feels natural and they feel no pressure to change that. Which group do you belong in? Take this test to find out.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. My social life is full and satisfying whether or not I have a partner.
Disagree
Agree
2. It matters to me that I’m in charge of myself and not obligated to check in with anyone.
Disagree
Agree
3. I’m happy for couples who marry, not envious.
Disagree
Agree
4. I like doing challenging things on my own without anyone’s help.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I feel uncomfortable when I’m alone.
Disagree
Agree
6. I prefer not being responsible for another person or their happiness.
Disagree
Agree
7. I have generally felt unfulfilled in committed relationships.
Disagree
Agree
8. I like being able to build the life I want, including making changes when I want.
Disagree
Agree
9. Sexual freedom is important to me. I want to be able to be with whoever I want.
Disagree
Agree
10. I value being able to use my time the way I want.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I don’t desire to take care of someone else or have to deal with their problems.
Disagree
Agree
12. My self-esteem is not dependent on whether I’m in a relationship.
Disagree
Agree
13. I am very satisfied with my social connections with friends and family.
Disagree
Agree
14. I place a high value on my personal freedom.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I don’t fear time alone; I actually savor it.
Disagree
Agree
16. I sometimes worry that I will be single forever.
Disagree
Agree
17. I want to eat what I want without worrying about someone else’s judgment or preferences.
Disagree
Agree
18. Hearing about friends’ relationships doesn’t make me feel like I’m missing out.
Disagree
Agree
19. Maintaining a steady, peaceful life is more important to me than seeking a partner.
Disagree
Agree
20. I prefer to make major decisions about my life on my own.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about single life, and whether they (or someone close to them) is cut out for it.

We value your privacy - see how we protect the info you provide when you take this test.

How to Get Help

If you’re concerned about your relationship status, your ability maintaining long-term connections, or the anxiety or stress you may feel around dating, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to address it. You can find a clinician in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

Apostolou, M., et al. Emotional Wellbeing and Life Satisfaction of Singles and Mated People Across 12 Nations. Evolutionary Psychological Science, 2024.

Apostolou, M., & Michaelidou. Why people face difficulties in attracting mates: An investigation of 17 probable predictors of involuntary singlehood. Personality and Individual Differences, 2024.

Apostolou, M., & Christoforou. What makes single life attractive: An explorative examination of the advantages of singlehood. Evolutionary Psychological Science, 2022.

Apostolou, M., et al. The price of being single: An explorative study of the disadvantages of singlehood. Personality and Individual Differences, 2023.

DePaulo, Bella. Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life. Apollo, 2023.

Singlehood Basic entry, Psychology Today.

 

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