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SELF-TEST:
"Is There Enough Love and Respect in Your Marriage?"
from pgs. 63/64, "Why Marriages Succeed or  Fail...and How You Can Make Yours Last"

Answer "yes" or "no" to each of the following statements, depending on whether or you mostly agree or disagree.  Take the test on behalf of your partner, if necessary.

1. My spouse seeks out my opinions.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

2. My spouse cares about my feelings.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

3. I don't feel ignored very often.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

4. We touch each other a lot.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

5. We listen to each other.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

6. We respect each others' ideas.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

7. We are affectionate toward one another.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

8. I feel that my partner takes good care of me.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

9. What I say counts.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

10. I am important in our decisions.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

11. There's lots of love in our marriage.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

12. We are genuinely interested in one another.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

13. I just love spending time with my partner.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

14. We are very good friends.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

15. Even during rough times, we can be empathetic.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

16. My spouse is considerate of my viewpoint.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

17. My spouse finds me physically attractive.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

18. My partner expresses warmth toward me.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

19. I feel included in my partner's life.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No

20. My spouse admires me.

YOU: Yes No PARTNER: Yes No


Scoring: if you checked "yes" to fewer than seven items, then it is likely you are not feeling adequately loved and respected in your marriage.  You need to be far more active and creative in adding affection to your relationship.

 

Do you have a relationship dream?  Karen Jones can help. 
Call: (978) 557-9993 or email: karen@theheartmatters.com

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