Am I Being Manipulated By My Partner Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 15734 | Updated: Dec 09, 2025

1. Do you often find yourself feeling guilty for wanting to do things that you enjoy, such as spending time with your family or friends?


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?

You may optionally provide this to personalise your insights.

3. Do you often feel criticized or talked down to by your partner, resulting in you feeling inadequate or inferior?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

4. Does your partner seem too busy for you, or do they dismiss conversations where you want to talk about your feelings?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

5. Do you feel like you have the same conversations with your partner over and over, but nothing ever seems to change?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

6. Does your partner often convince you that you are wrong when you bring up a concern or issue in your relationship, even if you know in your gut that you are right?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

7. Does your partner often turn things around on you, blame you and make you feel guilty or ashamed?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

8. Does it seem like your partner is ALWAYS the victim when you are having arguments?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

9. Do you feel like your partner often entices or provokes you on purpose in an argument, just to get you to say something they can use against you?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

10. Does your partner make threats or use emotional blackmail if you try to leave or break up with them?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

11. Does your partner often act like they don’t understand or don’t remember something when you bring it up in an argument, avoiding any fault or blame?


Yes, often
Sometimes
No, not really

12. Has your partner ever asked you to do things for them and blamed you if they turned out wrong?


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

13. Does your partner get jealous or envious of your success and happiness?


Yes, all the time
Probably
I am not sure

14. Does your partner push you to lie about their personality in order to protect their personal image?


Yes
Most of the time
I think so

15. Is your partner an attention seeker?


Yes
Sometimes it feels like that
I am not sure

16. Do they over-promise and under-deliver?


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