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Communication at a Glance 

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1. How do you resolve an argument? 

We carefully listen to each other until we understand our needs

 

We get over it without too much fuss and caress each other

 

We simply ignore it and pretend it didn't happen

 

There's hardly any resolution-we fight until the bitter end. 

 

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2. Do you often say things you regret later during arguments?

Never, we take care about what comes out of our mouths 

 

Rarely, and we get over it

 

Sometimes, but we ignore them

 

Unfortunately, yes, we do it often

 

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3. Can you validate each other when you disagree?

Yes, we have absolutely no problem about that

 

Yes, most times

 

Sometimes, but we usually ignore each other's opinion

 

No, we always fight to impose each one's opinion 

 

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4 Do you work to find a mutually satisfying resolution when an argument is over?

Yes, most times

 

Yes, although its a compromise and we're not really happy about it. 

 

No, we just forget about it until our next fight

 

No, it's always me versus him or her

 

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5. Do you feel overwhelmed during arguments?

No, because we're always calm and rational

 

No, because we are relaxed all the time

 

Sometimes, but it's not that serious

 

Yes, often

 

5 / 10

6. How fast do you re-establish connection after an argument?

We never lose connection even if we have a conflict 

 

Quite fast

 

In a few hours 

 

It takes days or weeks 

 

6 / 10

7. Do you keep in touch during the day? 

Yes, all the time

 

Yes, two or three times a day

 

maybe once at most 

 

We rarely do that 

 

7 / 10

8. Is sweeping issues under the rug a habit in your relationship? 

No, because we talk about every issue while it's hot

 

Sometimes, but we deal with those things when they start to pile up

 

Unfortunately, yes

 

Fighting is a bigger problem than sweeping issues under the rug

 

8 / 10

9. Do you often hurt each other’s feelings?  

Not really, because we tend to ignore each other

 

Unfortunately yes

 

No, we take care to be gentle even when we disagree

 

It rarely happens

 

9 / 10

10. Do you ever bring up past issues in your current arguments?

Never because we know its a bad strategy

 

Rarely

 

We don't even bother to do that anymore

 

Often

 

10 / 10

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