Couple Communication Test

This test covers listening, attention, dialogue, judgment, empathy, conflict, anger, repair, remorse, speaking your mind, boundaries, affection, recognition, the relationship and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Listening If you find it hard to fully concentrate on what your partner is saying. If you rephrase what your partner says to make sure you understand correctly. Attention If, while your partner is talking, you are already preparing your answer instead of listening all the way through. If you set aside your phone and other distractions when your partner wants to talk to you. Dialogue If you sometimes interrupt your partner during an important conversation. If, when your partner tells you about their day, you wait until they have finished before sharing yours. Judgment If you judge what your partner is saying before you have heard their whole message. If you validate your partner's feelings even when you don't agree with their point of view. Empathy If, when your partner shares a worry with you, you quickly steer the conversation back to your own experience. If you are able to recognize your partner's emotions even when they don't express them verbally. Conflict If, when a disagreement arises with your partner, you tend to want to prove that you are right at all costs. If you look for win-win solutions rather than being right at all costs. Anger If, when you are angry, you attack your partner's personality rather than the specific problem. If, when an argument escalates, you keep a respectful rather than hurtful tone. Repair If you hold a grudge after a conflict with your partner, even once it is resolved. If, after a conflict, you take the time to reconcile and repair the bond. Remorse If you find it hard to apologize sincerely when you are wrong or have hurt your partner. If you take responsibility for your own part in your disagreements rather than putting it all on your partner. Speaking your mind If, when something bothers you, you keep it to yourself rather than expressing it. If you clearly say you disagree when a decision your partner makes bothers you. Boundaries If you find it hard to clearly express your needs to your partner. If you dare to say no to your partner when a request does not suit you. Affection If you rarely express your love to your partner, whether through words or gestures. If you share tender gestures and signs of affection day to day, beyond moments of intimacy. Recognition If you rarely express your gratitude and appreciation to your partner. If you sincerely rejoice in your partner's successes and good news. The relationship If you tend to protect yourself by staying on the surface rather than showing yourself as truly vulnerable. If you feel a real closeness with your partner, like a tight-knit team. Readiness to change If your communication as a couple has a real impact on your relationship. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.