Communication is one of the most fascinating fields to analyze, and it takes place between the smallest animals to the most advanced intelligence forms like human beings. How well you communicate decides the fate of your relationship and how you spend every day – happy and pleased or angry and with thoughts of revenge going through your head.
This quiz will let you know how well you communicate as a couple. Answer the questions in this couple communication quiz to get further insight into how you and your partner are interacting with each other.
1. What is your emotional state during an argument?
A. I am calm
B. I am a bit troubled
C. I am irritated
D. I am angry
2. Do you feel you share the same way of communicating your love?
A. Yes, absolutely
B. Mostly yes
C. Not really
D. Not at all
3. Does your partner accept suggestions from you?
A. Yes, we are able to influence one another
B. Yes, sometimes
C. Not really
D. No, my partner would not even move a box if I asked
4. Do you find it hard to apologize to your partner?
A. Not at all
B. Not really
C. Sometimes yes
D. Yes, and I rarely do it
E. Option 5
5. What do you focus on during an argument?
A. On the common ground
B. On each other's feelings
C. On my opinion and my partner on theirs
D. On defeating my partner
6. Do you feel understood by your partner?
A. Yes, most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. Neve
7. How often do you interrupt your partner?
A. Rarely
B. Occasionally
C. Frequently
D. All the time
8. What do you consider a good method for improving couple’s connection?
A. Physical intimacy, not necessarily sexual
B. Shared activities
C. Going out with friends
D. Communicating more with each other
9. Can your partner understand your emotions without your explanation?
A. Yes, it makes me so happy
B. Yes, sometimes
C. No, I have to explain myself
D. They don’t understand even when I explain things
10. Does your partner get defensive when you express some concern?
A. No, they are usually open to addressing things
B. On rare occasions they get defensive
C. Half the time they get defensive
D. Yes, they get defensive all the time
11. Do you wish your partner would listen more and talk less?
A. No, they are a good listener
B. No, they try to listen most of the time
C. Half the time they listen
D. Yes, I always feel this way
12. Do you feel attacked or cornered when your partner expresses a concern?
A. No, they are very considerate and respectful
B. Not really
C. Sometimes
D. Yes, this happens all the time
13. Do your loved ones get concerned when they hear you fighting with your partner?
A. No, we don’t have fights in front of others
B. Not really
C. Sometimes
D. Yes, this happens all the time
14. Which of the following statements is specific to your couple communication?
A. I need more help with taking out the trash; do you have any idea on how we could do this?
B. It would be great if you could help me with taking out the trash
C. Please take the trash out!
D. I wonder if you'll ever take out the trash without me asking?
15. How do you express criticism towards your partner?
A. By respectfully talking about how their negative behaviors affect you
B. By becoming more reserved
C. By scolding them
D. Through insults and eye-rolling
