Do I Have Daddy Issues Quiz

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20 Questions | Total Attempts: 229141 | Updated: Sep 12, 2025
1. Do you have a difficult time putting up boundaries for people?

No, not really
Yes, I do
Maybe
I'm not sure
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Do I Have Daddy Issues Quiz
Ever stopped to think about how your relationship with your dad might be affecting your love life today? This quiz is designed to help you explore whether past experiences with your father — or father figure — might be influencing your re... see more
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2. How comfortable are you with expressing your emotions to others?

Very comfortable, I’m an open book
Somewhat comfortable, depends on the person
Uncomfortable, I keep things to myself
I avoid it entirely, emotions are private
3. In relationships, do you find yourself frequently seeking reassurance?

Rarely, I’m pretty secure
Sometimes, but not too often
Yes, I need constant reassurance
Never, I don’t care much
4. How do you react when someone close to you is angry?

I try to calm them down
I distance myself
I feel anxious and try to please them
I get defensive or angry in return
5. When choosing a partner, what quality do you prioritize the most?

Kindness and empathy
Stability and security
Excitement and spontaneity
Independence and self-sufficiency
6. How do you usually feel when someone you care about cancels plans with you?

Annoyed but understanding
Indifferent, it happens
Deeply hurt and rejected
Relieved, I prefer being alone anyway
7. Do you like dating men that are older than you are?

No, not really
Sometimes
Most of the time
Yes, for sure
8. Are you someone who finds it extremely hard to stay single?

No, not really
Sometimes
Most of the time
Yes, for sure
9. Do breakups affect you more than they affect other people?

No, not really
Sometimes
Most of the time
Yes, for sure
10. Have your friends pointed out that you seek validation from people?

No, not really
Sometimes
Most of the time
Yes, for sure
11. How would you describe your father?

Caring
Absent
Mean
Needy
12. How would you describe yourself in a relationship?

Independent if I am in one
A bit dramatic and cautious
Very expressive and idealistic about my partner
Caring and secure
13. What is the most common phrase your partner or past partners uses to describe you in a fight?

Clingy or jealous
Aloof or distant
Nitpicky or withdrawn
I suppose sometimes they call me stubborn?
14. Do you see a pattern in your relationships?

What relationships?
They end quickly; there’s always something wrong
Well, I think given enough thought, you can find a pattern anywhere?
I don’t think that I have ever been with a partner who really loved me
15. You and your partner are fighting, how do you react?

I don’t need them, so I leave
People let you down; this is just another sign this one is not for me.
I beg them to tell me they love me and try to show how much I love them
Well, we are fighting so I am mad, but I know we will find a way through it
16. Your partner is away on a trip; how do you feel?

Nervous, what if they cheat on me
Fine, I miss them, though.
Great, better to be alone
Like maybe I should move on if they are fine going away for a while
17. What do you most fear in a relationship?

Not ever being good enough for the relationship I would like to have
Relying on someone else
My partner could leave me at any time
It depends on the relationship and the person
18. Do you jump from relationship to relationship?

If you mean from fling to fling, yes.
Yes, though sometimes I can get hung up on my last one and why they left me
No, I’d rather be on my own and not get deeply involved with anyone
I’ve had some relationships but also plenty of time alone
19. Do you administer tests before you trust someone?

Yes, how else can I tell if they care
No, because no one is worth it
No, that’s not how trust works
Sometimes I do, but I never get far enough that it matters
20. What do you look for in a relationship?

Someone to complete me, the perfect partner
Someone who makes me the best version of myself
No one can really measure up
Intimacy without the baggage
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