The Relationship Test

		The Relationship Test*

Introduction
This short inventory was designed to provide a general measure of the current strength of your relationship. Please note, it is not a diagnostic test.

Instructions:
There is a total of 8 questions. Each question requires a response. After completing the last question, click the "FINISHED" button and wait for your report to appear.
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* The questions used in this inventory, and the method of scoring employed, were originally based upon information published by PREP Inc. The items and method of scoring that were eventually adopted for the Relationship Test were validated for use with stepfamilies by the Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta in 2007-2008.
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Your Relationship Test Results

*Disclaimer*
Due to the many important limitations to inventories such as this, your results should not be regarded as a diagnosis of any kind. At most, they should only be considered as an indicator of the type of actions that might be of benefit to your relationship.

	Ooops! One or more questions have not been answered.

Recommendations: Please click here and answer any questions that have been missed.

Your Relationship Test Results

*Disclaimer*
Due to the many important limitations to inventories such as this, your results should not be regarded as a diagnosis of any kind. At most, they should only be considered as an indicator of the type of actions that might be of benefit to your relationship.

	Congratulations! Your score of indicates that your relationship is probably in good, or even great shape at this time.

Recommendations: No action appears to be necessary at this point in time.

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Your Relationship Test Results

*Disclaimer*
Due to the many important limitations to inventories such as this, your results should not be regarded as a diagnosis of any kind. At most, they should only be considered as an indicator of the type of actions that might be of benefit to your relationship.

	Caution! Your score of falls into a range where some caution is in order. There are indications of patterns emerging in your relationship that would be wise to address and resolve before they become deeply rooted.

Recommendations: A wide range of resources (e.g., books, courses, coaching, counselling etc.) could be of considerable benefit if initiated soon. *The Relationship First Aid* program is one of a number of options that might provide exactly what your relationship needs. Click here to find out more about it.

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Your Relationship Test Results

*Disclaimer*
Due to the many important limitations to inventories such as this, your results should not be regarded as a diagnosis of any kind. At most, they should only be considered as an indicator of the type of actions that might be of benefit to your relationship.

	Danger! Your score of falls into a range that indicates the presence of patterns that could put your relationship in harm's way--if it is not already there.

Recommendations: Some concerted action, such as a relationship assessment (to pin point the problem spots in your relationship), or relationship counselling (to address and resolve the known problem spots in your relationship), should be undertaken promptly. *The Relationship First Aid* program may also be of some help, especially if a formal relationship assessment and/or focused relationship counselling are not available. Click here to find out more about it.

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Question 1
Whenever we have a problem to solve, it seems like we’re on opposing teams.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 2
My partner takes my words or actions more negatively than I mean them to be.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 3
I am hesitant to tell my partner what I really think or feel.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 4
My partner criticizes me; or belittles my opinions, feelings, or desires.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 5
In our relationship, little arguments escalate to become ugly fights with name-calling, criticisms, accusations, or dredging up past hurts.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 6
I feel lonely in this relationship.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 7
I find myself thinking about what it would be like to date or marry someone else.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.

Question 8
When we argue, one of us soon refuses to talk, walks away, or withdraws in some other way.
	Never or almost never.
	Once in a while.
	Frequently.