You may not have realized, but your partner might be suffering silently. If you feel your partner seems withdrawn, then it is time to have a conversation. "A fix in time saves nine," as they say, can save you from disconnecting from your partner. Just have a pleasant dinner with them and initiate the conversation on a light note.Let them take their time to tell you what they are feeling. Be patient and involve your partner in more daily activities instead of spending time questioning, "am I a bad girlfriend?". If you are still contemplating what you should do, take this quiz and feel at ease.
1. Are you usually supportive of your partner’s choices?
A. Yes, I am
B. Yes, sometimes
C. Not anymore
2. Are you still doing activities that you both enjoy?
A. Yes, we do
B. It has been a while
C. Sometimes
3. Do you think they seem a little withdrawn these days?
A. Maybe
B. Not withdrawn, but worried
C. Yes
4. Whenever together, who does the most household chores?
A. Equally
B. They do
C. We take turns
5. Lately, have you been arguing over the same issue?
A. No arguments, just some silence
B. Yes
C. Sometimes
6. When was the last time you watched a movie or a series together?
A. Quite recently
B. It has been a while
C. I don’t remember
7. Do you ignore them when they feel vulnerable?
A. Yes, I guess so
B. Sometimes
C. I try not to
8. Have you been feeling a bit withdrawn from them?
A. Yes, I think so
B. Kind of
C. No, not really
9. Have they ever told you that they need you to understand them?
A. No, they haven’t
B. Yes, they have
C. I am not sure
10. If the need arises, are you willing to take the first step?
A. I guess so
B. Yes, I am
C. Not really
