Find out your “commitment quotient” – In a relationship are you desperate for a relationship or commitment phobic?

1. If you were asked to measure your "need for being together" vs your partner what would it be -

A. Your needs are way higher than your partners.
B. Both have same needs.
C. His/ her interest is much more.


2. While watching a movie/t.v. soap, the main character just runs away from a wedding after engagement, how would you react -
A. What an idiot!!! How could he do this to someone he loves
B. That can happen to anyone.
C. Why would anyone want to even get married.


3. You've been friends for few weeks with someone. After a few casual lunch/dinners, at night how does your mind react -
A. I think I just met the love of my life.
B. I think I'll ask him/her out again.
C. He/she was nice, but then who cares, I had a great time and thats what matters.


4. When your partner suggests that you meet his/her parents, you:
A. Are thrilled and ecstatic
B. Are happy, slightly nervous without expectations
C. Have a panic attack, and look for excuses to avoid it.


5. You get a surprise loving text/email or gift from someone you're dating. You:
A. Run to your best friend/family member and jump in joy.
B. You find it cute, smile and think it just made your day.
C. get worried where is this heading.


6. You've been seeing someone for a few weeks. The thoughts that cloud your mind -
A. When is the earliest you meet his/her parents
B. He/She makes a great friend, let it be so.
C. Lets have sex, and move on to the next.


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 or posted to another city. You:
A. Cannot lose him/her. You decide to pack your stuff and follow him/her immediately.
B. Miss him/her. But start thinking on a long term plan.
C. Wish him/ her luck and move on. You're too settled to consider moving.


9. You are from a different religion/faith from your partner. Your partner asks you too change your belief system. You -
A. Immediately change - After all god and belief systems are nothing without your love.
B. Try to find a mid-way, but cannot give upon your belief.
C. Make your partner want to change to your belief/religion.


10. When you meet married friends, you think:
A. Some people have it so easy in life.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. How can people stay with one person for life. Are they mad??


HOW TO SCORE:
FOR EVERY – A GIVE YOURSELF 2 MARKS
FOR EVERY – B GIVE YOURSELF 5 MARKS
FOR EVERY – C GIVE YOURSELF 10 MARKS

Your scored card -

20-49 - You are a love fool -
APPLY THE BRAKES
You're too desperate for a relationship.
Your self-esteem is dangerously dependent on your partner.
You can land up hurting yourself deeply.
A broken relationship can lead you too extreme amount of sadness and anger.
You might need to consult a counselor/psychiatrist to elevate your self-belief.


50-75 - You are Pragmatic and balanced -
Your outlook towards relationships is just right.
You're neither throwing yourself at someone in panic, nor are you avoiding a relationship.
Take your time to make up your mind.
Take care to maintain this balance and you will make the right choice.


76-100 - Commitment Phobic
The idea of a long term relationship gives you goose bumps. You are too closed and defensive about your own wants.
You may also be called selfish.
You might need to take counselling to help you battle this rigidity regarding relationships.


NOTE - THIS IS NOT A MEDICALLY APPROVED QUIZ AND ITS MEANT TO GIVE A GENERAL PERSONALITY OVER-VIEW and OF INFORMATIVE VALUE..


by -
Dr.Hemant Mittal (MBBS, DPM, MD(mindmantra))
(Psychiatrist, Motivational Writer and Counselor)

email – eksoch@gmail.com
website – www.mindmantra.in

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