Measure your tendency toward emotional dependency across five key relational dimensions.
It has 64 questions and takes about 15 min.
The detailed report places your overall score, with an interpretation of what it reveals, then analyzes each of the 5 dimensions of the test, through 19 clinical reading frameworks (attachment, schemas, cognitive…) and presents them on a radar chart. It closes with personalized recommendations, resources and exercises to help you move forward, along with the detail of your answers to each question.
The report is immediately actionable. If you have a question, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a CBT Psychopractitioner will reply within 48 hours. You can click the following link to see an example report.
Scientific basis
DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
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Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) — a 64-question self-assessment, about 15 min. Measure your tendency toward emotional dependency across five key relational dimensions. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report (€2.99): your score on each of those dimensions, a radar chart, 19 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better, not to replace a professional consultation.
About this test
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Emotional dependency is characterized by an excessive need for approval, attention and affection from others, to the point of sacrificing one's own needs and identity. This test evaluates five dimensions: fear of abandonment, need for approval, difficulty being alone, and self-erasure. Understanding your level of emotional dependency is essential for building balanced and healthy relationships. This test will offer you concrete pathways to develop your emotional autonomy.
Dimensions assessed
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Fear of Abandonment- Intense anxiety related to the possibility of being abandoned or left.
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Need for Approval- Excessive need for validation and recognition from others.
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Difficulty with Solitude- Inability to be alone and tendency to cling to relationships.
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Self-Erasure- Tendency to set aside one's own needs and desires to maintain relationships.
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Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Why take this test?
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Understanding your personality is key to better interactions, informed career choices, and a more accurate self-image. Personality tests put words to tendencies you intuitively feel, helping you identify both your strengths and areas for growth.
The Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) specifically evaluates 5 key dimensions: Fear of Abandonment, Need for Approval, Difficulty with Solitude, Self-Erasure, Readiness to Change. With 64 carefully crafted questions, it provides a detailed and nuanced picture of your psychological profile in this area. The test takes approximately 15 min and can be completed at your own pace, from any device.
Whether you’re seeking personal development, considering therapy, or simply curious about yourself, this test gives you concrete and actionable results to move forward with confidence.
Daily-life situations this test explores
To help you picture what to expect before you start, here are the concrete contexts the Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) sheds light on. This is not the list of questions (you discover them when you start the test) — it is the life situations it assesses.
At work
How you react under pressure, your organizational preferences, your relationship with deadlines, your natural place in meetings or teams.
In a romantic relationship
Your automatic patterns as a partner, how you express your needs, the space you leave to the other person, your tolerance for conflict.
In groups or family
Your behavior at parties, with extended family, with friends: speaking up, listening, matching the group’s energy or stepping back.
Facing the unexpected
Your reaction when a plan collapses, someone cancels, bad news arrives: withdrawal, adaptation, fight, or excessive anticipation.
The actual questions are not shown here: you discover them when you start the test.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 64 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 15 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay €2.99 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
They took this test
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“ Emotional dependency — that's been me my whole life. The test put words to my behaviors. I commented on almost every question and the report took it all in. Stunning. ”
— Sarah, January 2026
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“ I took the test and added personal comments on every question. The report folds them in, and it's as if a therapist had analyzed my situation. Impressive. ”
— Florence, November 2025
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“ As a 45-year-old man, I never would have thought I suffered from emotional dependency. The test and the report showed me that I do. The anonymity let me be honest in my answers. ”
— Guillaume, November 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Fear of Abandonment, Need for Approval, Difficulty with Solitude, Self-Erasure, Readiness to Change. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number.
How long does the Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) take?
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The test contains 64 questions and takes approximately 15 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report (18 pages) with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations is available for €2.99.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This test is based on established models in clinical psychology and psychometrics. It evaluates 5 dimensions (Fear of Abandonment, Need for Approval, Difficulty with Solitude...) using validated assessment scales. However, it is a self-assessment tool and does not replace a professional clinical diagnosis.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 5 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is the Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) for?
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This test is designed for any adult wishing to better understand their functioning in this area, whether out of curiosity, as part of a self-knowledge journey or to prepare a conversation with a professional. It is not a clinical diagnostic tool and does not replace a specialist consultation.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake the Emotional Dependency Test (Adult Attachment) as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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Your report offers a clinical reading of your profile with concrete recommendations. You can use it as material for personal reflection, to open a conversation with someone close to you, or take it to a professional (psychologist, therapist, doctor) to enrich the consultation with a structured view of your dimensions.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
