The ‘does your marriage suffer from scapegoat syndrome?” quiz is designed to help you know if you are in a scapegoat kind of marriage.
This is a syndrome of marriages where one partner blames everything on the other partner and labels them as the “problem child” of the marriage. There is abuse and manipulation in such relationships. And it is advised to get out of such a marriage as soon as one can.
1. Do you get manipulated into doing things by your partner?
A. Yes, I do
B. No, I don’t
C. Sometimes
2. Does your partner abuse you mentally?
A. No, they don’t
B. Not often
C. Yes, they do
3. Do you get blamed for everything that goes wrong in the relationship?
A. Yes, I do get blamed
B. Sometimes
C. No, we don’t blame each other
4. Have you ever been physically abused by your partner?
A. No, I have not
B. Yes, I have
C. Just once or twice
5. Do you think you are responsible for their wrong-doings?
A. No, I don't
B. I am not sure
C. Yes, I do
6. Have you ever been told by your partner that you provoke them into being violent with you?
A. Yes, I 've been told that
B. No, I haven't been told that
C. Just once or twice
7. Do they feel reluctant in owning up to their mistakes?
A. No, they don't
B. Sometimes
C. Yes, they do
8. Do they lend a hand in the household responsibilities?
A. It depends on their mood
B. Sometimes
C. Yes, they do
9. Do they stop you from meeting your friends and family?
A. Once in a while
B. No, they don't
C. Constantly
10. Do you think they have commitment issues?
A. I think so
B. I don't think so
C. I am not sure
