There are many levels on which you should be compatible with your partner – intellectual, physical, sexual, spiritual, and the last but not the least, emotional. Intimacy is a quality of enduring relationships, and being able to communicate our emotions in an effective manner is vital for the health and wellbeing of our relationships. Sincerely answer the 10 questions in this quiz to assess your level of emotional intimacy.
1. How do you feel when you share ideas about the world with your partner?
A. Respected and stimulated
B. Listened to
C. Ignored
D. Stupid
2. Can you let your partner see you as you truly are, with all your secrets?
A. For sure
B. Maybe there is five percent that I don’t want to reveal
C. I hide some aspects of my personality or past
D. No, they barely know my real personality
3. In the relationship, how would you describe your partner?
A. Pretty happy
B. Happy and satisfied
C. They are usually pissed off
D. They hardly care
4. Do you know how the other person is feeling?
A. Almost all the time
B. Most of the time
C. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
D. No clue
5. Do you believe in the phrase “till death do us part”?
A. With all my heart
B. Let's say I do
C. Not really
D. No way
6. Does your partner always knows what you want?
A. All the time
B. Most of the time
C. Sometimes
D. Not at all
7. Do you always know what your partner wants?
A. All the time
B. Not at all
C. Sometimes
D. Most of the time
8. Is your partner happy and satisfied with you?
A. Absolutely
B. Mostly
C. Never
D. Sometimes
9. Do you turn to your partner for all financial decisions?
A. We always make all financial decisions together
B. Only sometimes when it is going to affect their life
C. I mostly seek their advice for all high-priority matters and don’t bother them for petty decisions
D. Not at all
10. If you have free time or planning a vacation, who do you spend it with?
A. My partner, of course
B. My partner or maybe a friend
C. With my partner because I am expected to
D. With anyone but my partner
11. How do you react when you get angry with your partner?
A. I express my feelings and opinions honestly
B. I feel disappointed and leave without talking about it
C. I am afraid he or she will leave me
D. I regret I am in this relationship at all
12. If you have an important life decision to make, who do you consult?
A. My partner
B. My partner and a friend
C. My partner but I don't take the advice seriously
D. With no one
13. What are your conversations about?
A. Deep emotional issues
B. Both emotional and practical issues
C. Everyday stuff that is not related to our feelings
D. Nothing that interests me
14. Do you ever feel you have to keep secrets from your partner?
A. Never
B. Rarely
C. Sometimes
D. Often
15. Can you express negative emotions like anger or sadness comfortably around your partner?
A. Absolutely
B. Yes, most of the time
C. Sometimes I don’t feel comfortable
D. Not at all as emotions are not accepted in our relationship
