If you confronted your wife about something she did wrong, how likely would she be to react violently?

She might yell at me to defend herself, but she would never be physically violent

She escalates to violence quickly if she feels threatened; she has even had assault charges against her

If she felt the need to defend herself, she wouldn’t hesitate to throw a few punches

Would your wife feel guilty for taking $1,000 out of the family bank account and gambling it away without telling you?

No. She has even stolen money from multiple family members and shows no remorse

She might occasionally take a few dollars out of my wallet and feel entitled to it

Yes! She would never, ever do that

Does your wife have a hard time keeping jobs?

She has occasionally lost a job for failing to follow the rules, but it’s not a regular thing

No, she has had a stable job for years

Yes, she loses jobs all the time for violating employee code of conduct

Has it ever seemed like your wife repeats the same mistakes over and over?

She occasionally makes mistakes, just like everyone else

She does sometimes repeat the same mistakes

She repeatedly makes the same mistakes and sees no wrong in her behavior

Has your wife ever been in trouble with the law?

She has had repeat criminal offenses

Aside from the occasional speeding ticket, she has a clean record

She has gotten in trouble a few times for petty theft or driving without a license

Does your wife respond well to authority?

No. She doesn’t feel the need to listen to authority at all

She has had a few squabbles with bosses when she thinks they are wrong, and she really requires authority figures to earn her respect

She is able to listen to authority, especially in situations where it counts, like at work

How would your wife be likely to respond if someone close to her experienced the death of a loved one?

She would show sympathy and send a card

She would probably be rather indifferent. She doesn’t show emotion well

She would be likely to make a callous remark

Is your wife someone you would describe as arrogant?

She definitely feels pretty high on herself

She’s just as humble as the next person

Would you describe your wife as being a risk-taker?

No more than the average person

She can be a little impulsive at times

She is incredibly impulsive and takes serious risks

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10 Questions | Total Attempts: 333 | Updated: Feb 24, 2022

You’ve probably heard the term sociopath before. Sometimes, this term describes a difficult or rude person, and other times, it can refer to someone who has a legitimate mental health disorder. If you notice that your wife has difficulty relating to others, you may be interested in our “Is My Wife a Sociopath?” quiz below. While these are not actual examples of a sociopath, this term can be correctly applied to someone who shows signs of antisocial personality disorder, meaning they have no concern for others and no concern for right and wrong.