Do you assume the worst if your partner doesn’t message back immediately?

No, he’s got his own life

Not actually, but I like answers right away

Do you worry about your partner getting into accidents when you’re not around?

Yes, I worry they may be abducted or injured

Not all the time, but sometimes

No, I care about my partner but don’t worry

Do you have trouble sleeping when they’re not around?

Yes, I can’t sleep without them

Yes, and I want them to stay in bed with me

Do you get depressed when they leave?

Yes, and I can’t do much without them

I don’t get depressed but I need them to contact me always

Do you get anxiety attacks if there are minor changes with your partner’s schedule?

I don’t get anxiety attacks, but I definitely hate it

Yes, and I don’t like these changes

No, I am not the biggest fan of change, but I understand

Do you have trauma associated with partners not responding to you right away?

No, I understand they have their own lives

Yes, and it hurts me when I don’t get a response right away

No, but I do like responses really quickly

Do you hate being alone?

No, I usually find myself doing other things

Yes, and it makes me incredibly anxious

Yes, and I feel the need to talk to my partner when I’m alone

Do you have extreme jealousy?

Yes, and I feel anxious and not in control of it

No, jealousy sometimes occurs but never extreme

I do get jealous, but that’s allowed in a relationship, isn’t it?

Do you require a lot of attention from your partner?

Yes, and I get depressed and anxious when I don’t get enough

Yes, and I guess it’s normal!

No, I do like attention but also understand they’re their own person

Does being away and not knowing what your partner is doing cause focus issues?

Yes, and I need a text if he’s going to be busy

No, I usually focus on the task I have at hand

Yes, and it makes it physically impossible for me to do anything without them

Do I have Separation Anxiety?

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10 Questions | Total Attempts: 121 | Updated: Feb 24, 2022

Separation anxiety is something that’s commonly seen in children, but adults can have separation anxiety in their relationship. Worries and fears about their partner, or assuming the worst can occur if you’re away from your partner. If you do get diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder, you should seek professional help, but here you can discover whether it’s separation anxiety or just overreaction. So, go ahead and take this short quiz.