Even when things are hard in your marriage, there may be things that make you want to try to get things on the right track. Your problems could be, for instance, linked to the fact that you now spend less time together which is probably killing the special bond that you used to have. Or you could be taking each other for granted, and thus getting into repeated fights and disagreements.
So, are you looking for reasons for why you should try to make things work with your spouse? Take our ‘Why should I stay married’ quiz and find out now!
1. Do you consider yourself to be very close to your spouse?
A. Yes, of course
B. I used to
C. I'm working hard to attain that
D. No
2. Do you miss your spouse when you are not around each other?
A. Yes, most definitely
B. No, not really
C. Sometimes
D. I think so
3. Do you miss your single life?
A. Yes, all the time
B. No, not really
C. Sometimes
D. I think so
4. Do you feel safe sharing your emotional pain with your partner?
A. Yes, most definitely
B. No, not really
C. Sometimes
D. I think so
5. Is your partner a reliable person?
A. Yes, most definitely
B. No, not really
C. Sometimes
D. I think so
6. Is your wedding day still a day you cherish and remember fondly?
A. Yes, most definitely
B. No, not really
C. Sometimes
D. I think so
7. Are you happy with your marriage so far?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not really
D. It depends on what's to be happy about
8. Do you plan at least 70% of your decisions together?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only 50%
D. Only 20%
9. What is a marriage to you?
A. The union of two people who love each other
B. The union of two people who learn from each other
C. I don't know
D. I’ve never really thought about it, because I just roll with the flow
10. Have you planned about your life together 10 years from now?
A. Yes
B. No
C. No, but you wish I had
D. Not yet
11. Do you have a joint account?
A. Yes
B. No
C. No, but I wish we had one
D. Yes, and I regret it
12. Do you discuss about your children with enthusiasm and pride?
A. Yes, always
B. Sometimes
C. Most of the time
D. No, we don't have children right now
13. Are you still very intimate with your spouse?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Most of the time
D. I would like to but we are usually busy
14. Do you go on romantic dates together from time to time?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Sometimes
C. Most of the time
D. No, not anymore
15. Do you constantly call each other during the day?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Sometimes
C. No, not at all
D. At least once a day
