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Divorce Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Can Your Marriage Stand the Test of Time?Couples marry for love, and for many additional reasons.

Couples marry for love, and for many additional reasons. Emotional and financial security along with the desire to start a family rank high among them. Incompatibility causes most breakups in the first year of marriage, but over time, personality differences, finances, and other factors tend to unravel some relationships. Find out whether your union may have flags indicative of a possible split.

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. I feel emotionally secure in my relationship.
Disagree
Agree
2. My partner gets along well with my family.
Disagree
Agree
3. My partner would not cheat on me.
Disagree
Agree
4. My partner and I see eye to eye on values.
Disagree
Agree
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5. My partner spends money in ways I don’t like.
Disagree
Agree
6. My partner and I are on the same page about becoming parents.
Disagree
Agree
7. My partner makes me feel jealous.
Disagree
Agree
8. I can talk to my partner about anything.
Disagree
Agree
9. My partner uses substances that alter their behavior.
Disagree
Agree
10. My friends like my partner.
Disagree
Agree
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11. My partner is emotionally stable.
Disagree
Agree
12. My partner and I are able to resolve our difference in the arguments we have.
Disagree
Agree
13. I worry about my partner’s reaction when I have to bring up a difficult issue.
Disagree
Agree
14. My partner is supportive of my professional decisions or career.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I never feel on edge around my partner.
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Agree
16. I feel comfortable with my partner’s family.
Disagree
Agree
17. My partner is a trustworthy individual.
Disagree
Agree
18. I am satisfied with the level of intimacy in our relationship.
Disagree
Agree
19. My partner is satisfied with the level of intimacy in our relationship.
Disagree
Agree
20. My partner and I have similar beliefs about childraising.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Divorce Test For?

This test is for anyone concerned about existing problems in their relationship or curious about improving their relationship. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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Get Help for Preventing Divorce

If you think difficulties in getting along with your partner are creating disappointment or limiting your relationship, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to actively address them. You can find someone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

References

John Gottman, Ph.D, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last. Simon & Schuster. 1995.

John Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert. Harmony. 2015.

Christy Bieber, J.D. Leading Causes of Divorce: 43% Report Lack of Family Support. Forbes Advisor. August 15, 2023.