What’s Your Inner Critic Like In Relationships Quiz

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10 Questions | Updated: Aug 12, 2025

1. When your partner doesn’t text back for hours, your first thought is


They’re probably mad at me
They must be busy; it’s fine
I must’ve said or done something wrong
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What’s Your Inner Critic Like in Relationships Quiz
Whether it whispers in times of doubt or yells during conflict, your inner critic plays a powerful role in how you show up in love. It’s that internal voice that questions your worth, judges your reactions, or worries you're too much or not eno... see more
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2. What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

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3. Your partner compliments you. You


Feel good… but slightly suspicious
Smile and accept it
Think they’re just being nice, not honest

4. How do you handle constructive criticism from your partner?


I take it personally and feel attacked
I listen and reflect on it calmly
I feel like I’ve failed them somehow

5. Your inner voice during an argument says


“You're too much”
“Let’s figure this out”
“You’re going to ruin everything again”

6. When something goes wrong in the relationship, you tend to


Blame yourself and overanalyze
Talk it out and find a solution together
Withdraw and criticize yourself silently

7. How do you react when your partner expresses their own needs?


I feel guilty for not anticipating them
I want to support them—let’s talk
I fear I’m not good enough for them

8. Which statement feels most familiar?


“I’m never enough”
“We all make mistakes, and that’s okay”
“I always mess things up”

9. When it comes to vulnerability, you


Struggle; it feels risky
Embrace it—it builds connection
Feel like you'll be judged or rejected

10. How do you feel after a disagreement is resolved?


Relieved, but still uneasy about how I acted
At peace; it’s part of growing together
Anxious that they’re still upset with me

11. What would your inner critic say about love?


“You have to earn it”
“You deserve it, flaws and all”
“You’ll lose it if you’re not perfect”
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