Am I Being Manipulated By My Partner Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 15734 | Updated: Dec 12, 2025

1. Do you often feel guilty or hesitant about doing things you enjoy, like spending time with friends or family, because of how your partner might react?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really
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Am I Being Manipulated by My Partner Quiz
Do you suspect your partner may be manipulating you, or are you simply dealing with miscommunication and mixed signals? Manipulation can be subtle, and many people don’t recognize the signs until they start feeling overwhelmed or unsure of them... see more
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2. What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

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3. Do you often feel criticized or spoken to in ways that leave you feeling inadequate or inferior in your relationship?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

4. When you try to talk about your feelings, do you often feel brushed off, unheard, or like the conversation isn’t a priority?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

5. Do you find yourself repeating the same conversations or concerns without seeing much change or resolution?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

6. When you raise concerns, do you often end up doubting yourself or feeling like your perspective is dismissed or minimized?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

7. Do disagreements often leave you feeling blamed, guilty, or responsible in ways that don’t feel fair to you?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

8. In conflicts, do you often feel like you’re taking more responsibility than your partner or that your feelings aren’t equally acknowledged?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

9. During difficult conversations, do you ever feel pushed into reacting in ways you later regret or that get used against you later?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

10. When you talk about taking space or considering a breakup, do you ever feel pressured, guilted, or emotionally overwhelmed by your partner’s reactions?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

11. When you bring up past conversations or concerns, do you ever feel like your partner doesn’t acknowledge them or avoids discussing responsibility?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

12. If something goes wrong after you’ve helped with a task or decision, do you sometimes end up feeling blamed or held responsible?


Yes, many times
Yes, but not all the time
It has happened a few times

13. When you experience success or joy, do you ever feel your partner reacts with discomfort, jealousy, or lack of support?


Yes, all the time
Probably
I am not sure

14. Have you ever felt pressured to present your partner differently to others or to hide aspects of their behavior?


Yes
Most of the time
I think so

15. Do you ever feel like your partner frequently needs reassurance, validation, or attention in ways that feel draining or overwhelming for you?


Yes
Sometimes it feels like that
I am not sure

16. Does your partner often make commitments or promises that don’t end up happening, leaving you feeling disappointed or unsupported?


Yes, this has been a pattern
Sometimes
This has happened once or twice
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