1. If you were to put your interest vs your partners on a weighing scale,which way would the scales tip
A. My side would hit the ground.I'm more ready to get serious
B. The scale would settle in the middle
C. His/ her interest weighs down like a sack of potatoes
2. If in your favorite t.v. soap, the main male character just runs away from a wedding after engagement, how would you react
A. What a jerk! How could he do this to someone he loves
B. Thats how my last relationship ended
C. Why would anyone in their sane mind agree to get hitched in the first place
3. Youve been set up on a blind date and had a great time.How do you react
A. Sigh.I think I just met the love of my life
B. I think Ill ask him/her out again
C. He/she was nice,but what was up with the hair
4. When your partner suggests that you meet the parents,you:
A. Are thrilled
B. Are happy,but slightly nervous
C. Need a barfbag
5. You get a loving email/ text from someone youre dating.You:
A. Run to your mother and best friend and share your joy
B. Think this really made your day
C. Count the exclamations and smileys in abject horror
6. Youve been seeing someone for a few weeks.He/ she has met
A. Your parents
B. Your best friend
C. Your mattress
7. How often you see your partner is determined by:
A. Him/ her.Left up to you,youd spend every second together
B. Mutual agreement,depending on work and other commitments
C. You try to fit the dates in when you find the time
8. Your partner plans to change jobs and cities.You:
A. Suddenly decide you cant lose him/ her and pack your stuff
B. Think about whether youd like to move with him/ her
C. Wish him/ her luck and move on.Youre too settled to consider moving
9. You meet someone you like who belongs to a different religion/ faith.You
A. Good Lord! That makes no difference
B. Try your luck.Its not like every relationship works out
C. Meet my best friend - he/ she fasts every Tuesday too
10. When you meet married friends,you think:
A. Some people have it so easy.Why cant I have this
B. It’s good to see a great marriage.I hope that one day mine will be just as happy
C. Imagine having sex with one person for life! Egad!
HOW TO SCORE:
FOR EVERY – A GIVE YOURSELF 2 MARKS
FOR EVERY – B GIVE YOURSELF 5 MARKS
FOR EVERY – C GIVE YOURSELF 10 MARKS
YOURSCORE BASED ON your current outlook,your future love life is likely to look like this:
20-49
APPLY THE BRAKES
Youre way too clingy and need a relationship to validate your existence.Your self-esteem is dangerously dependent on your partner.Slow down and analyse the reasons you want a relationship and if youll end up settling for less than you deserve in your hurry to find a partner
50-75
HEALTHY
Your outlook towards relationships is just right.Youre neither throwing yourself at someone in panic,nor are you nitpicking or trying to look for reasons to avoid a relationship.You take your time to make up your mind.Take care to maintain this balance and you will make the right choice.
76-100
THE POSTERCHILD FOR COMMITMENT PHOBIA
The idea of a relationship makes you break out in a rash.If you have good reasons for not being ready,its a fair call but make sure youre honest with your partner.If youre simply making excuses,find out why the idea of a relatonship scares you.Get professional help if you think you need it,but dont play with someone elses feelings.It all comes back to bite later.
(THIS IS NOT A MEDICALLY APPROVED QUIZ, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM MUMBAI MIRROR AND IS JUST OF INFORMATIVE VALUE)
Thanks for Reading,
Dr.Hemant Mittal (MBBS, PGDPM)
http://www.mindmantra.in/
free email counseling – eksoch@gmail.com
Interesting anyway........
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