What's Your Conflict Style In A Relationship Quiz?

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20 Questions | Total Attempts: 4001 | Updated: Aug 14, 2023
1. Do you prefer cooling off before addressing a pressing issue?

Yes, totally
I prefer avoiding things for as long as possible
I end up having a fight about it immediately
Yes, I think you can resolve things peacefully this way
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2. How do you approach resolving conflicts about personal boundaries or privacy?

We discuss and establish boundaries that both of us are comfortable with
We negotiate and find a compromise that respects each other's privacy
I avoid discussing personal boundaries and prefer to keep things private
I tend to disregard their need for privacy and invade their personal space
3. How do you respond when your partner brings up something that bothers them about your behavior?

I take their concerns seriously and try to change my behavior
I listen to their concerns, but I may not always agree with them
I get defensive and may not address the issue at all
I dismiss their concerns and may even criticize their own behavior
4. How do you handle conflicts about spending time with friends or family?

We usually find a way to balance both our social lives
We compromise and take turns spending time with each other's friends and family
I often avoid discussing it and make excuses to avoid gatherings
I insist on spending time with my friends or family, even if it upsets my partner
5. When your partner expresses their feelings, how do you respond?

I listen carefully and try to understand their perspective
I try to find a solution to their problem
I don't pay much attention to their feelings
I often dismiss their feelings as irrelevant or overly sensitive
6. How do you handle disagreements over household chores or responsibilities?

I try to find a fair division of tasks that works for both of us
We often have disagreements about chores, but we eventually resolve them
I avoid talking about it, and sometimes the chores just don't get done
I insist on my way of doing things, even if it causes tension
7. Is it important that a couple keeps working on their relationship?

Yes, that is very true
Yes, constant adjustments can make the relationship even better
Sometimes, but this can be hard
No, it is better not to disturb the equation between a couple
8. Are you very careful about the words that you use?

Yes, words can have an immense impact on people
Yes, clarity is always better for relationships
Sometimes
I tend to say extreme things when I’m angry
9. What is an ideal relationship for you?

One that is full of understanding
One where you can depend on your partner completely
One where you are given space
I’m not sure
10. Is it hard for you to empathize with someone?

Yes, it is hard for me
No, not at all
I empathize with the ones I like
I try not to
11. Is your rule “my way or the highway”?

Not at all!
No, I like to work towards a compromise
Occasionally, I feel that way
Always, I don’t compromise
12. Do you give your partner space when they need it?

I try to, but sometimes I want to reach some sort of common ground first
No, we need to resolve the conflict, not walkaway
Yes, I give them their space to collect themselves
Not really, I prefer to be around them until the conflict is resolved naturally
13. Do you fight with your partner constantly?

Yes, we are always fighting
It is not constant, but it is often
No, we do not fight as we prefer long discussions instead
We fight, but it feels like a regular amount of conflict
14. Do you tell your partner to “Shut up?”

Yes, it’s the only way I can get my point across
I have yelled that at them, but only once or twice
I feel like yelling but I try not to
No, I have never done that
15. Do you use your phone to end an argument or ignore your partner?

I have done that. I but I try not to
I do it often but not all the time
I never do that. I am focused on the situation at hand
I use my phone to avoid difficult conversations with my partner
16. Do you walk away from your partner during an argument?

It’s easier to leave them than to fight
No, I would rather stay and argue
It depends. At home, I will walk away. In public, I will stay
It happens, I don’t always want to listen to what they have to say
17. Do you go to bed angry?

No, we always talk it out before we go to sleep
Yes, we usually don’t talk when we go to bed
It has happened, but I don’t prefer it
It happens, but isn’t it supposed to?
18. Do you make your partner cry?

Sometimes, we both cry
No, I have never made them cry
Occasionally, one of us will get hurt and cry
Yes, they always cry
19. Do you and your partner fight over money?

We always argue about money
We have our finances in order and do not fight about it
It has come up before
We usually communicate well 
20. Do you yell at your partner?

Yes, it’s a pretty regular occurrence
Sometimes, I lose my temper
No, I do not raise my voice at them
It has happened but not often
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