How comfortable do you feel opening up and talking about personal matters in your relationship?

I have no problem discussing these things

I avoid personal discussions. They make me uncomfortable

I have to be in the mood to have personal discussions

To what extent do you agree that you’d rather have your freedom and independence than be in a relationship?

I don’t totally agree with this

I see the value of relationships over being independent

When you’re in a relationship, what do you do when you’re stressed about something?

I might ask my partner for help if something was really bothering me

I’d keep my stress to myself. I can handle it on my own

Has anyone ever told you that you have trouble showing your emotions?

I am really just pretty shy. Once I open up to people, I can show my emotions

I hear this all the time, and it leads to pretty serious problems in my relationships

No. I am pretty much an open book when it comes to emotions

Do you ever feel that your significant other is too clingy?

Yes, I feel like this all the time when I’m in a relationship

No, I haven’t really felt this in my relationships

How do you feel when your partner comes to you for emotional support?

I’m happy to help. That’s just part of being in a relationship

Sometimes I don’t know how to best help them, but I try to be understanding

It generally makes me feel annoyed

What is your reaction when your partner shows physical affection, such as trying to hold your hand or put their arm around you in public?

I’m happy when my partner shows public affection

It makes me incredibly comfortable

I might feel a little embarrassed

What is your reaction when your partner shows physical affection, such as trying to hold your hand or put their arm around you in public?

If I truly need something, I will reach out

I don’t feel comfortable asking for help

If you were grieving the loss of a loved one, such as a parent or sibling, how would you most likely react?

I can be a private person, so I might keep some of my grief to myself

I would lean on the people closest to me for support

I would withdraw and keep my emotions to myself

Which of the following best describes your views on intimate relationships, like marriage?

I look forward to sharing my life with someone in marriage someday, or I am already happily married or partnered

I tend to avoid getting too close to people, so I sometimes doubt that I will ever get married

Sometimes I don’t have the best of luck with relationships, but I’d like to settle down with someone, just like everyone else

Avoidant Attachment Style Quiz

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10 Questions | Total Attempts: 1258 | Updated: Feb 24, 2022

An avoidant attachment style may lead you to have difficulty forming intimate relationships. You might avoid relationships altogether, or you may notice that you tend to emotionally distance yourself from your significant other. If you think you may have this attachment style, take our Avoidant Attachment Style Quiz to determine if this is the case.