MARRIAGE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE
ANSWER TRUE OR FALSE FOR EACH STATEMENT

A QUIZ FOR HUSBANDS
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1. I don’t worry about my wife being faithful
2. I trust my wife has my best interest at heart
3. I fully trust my wife’s love for me
4. It’s easy to talk to my wife, even about difficult subjects—such as money, in-laws, my job
5. I feel my wife knows & under stands me
6. When I have problems, I know my wife will be a good sounding board
7. My wife & I don’t stay angry for long periods
8. I feel safe expressing angry feelings to my wife
9. I rarely hold my anger in just to keep the peace
10. My wife & I rarely say hurtful things to each other
11. My wife doesn’t have to have everything her way
12. When major decisions have to be made, we work well together
13. I believe marriage is a partnership between equals
14. Our marriage works because we know how to cooperate with each other
15. My wife rarely finds fault with the things I do
16. I rarely feel unfairly blamed or attacked
17. My wife frequently expresses her appreciation of me
18. My wife doesn’t use sex as a weapon when she’s upset with me
19. My wife lets me know she desires me
20. My wife is eager to make love-making special
21. Sex is something we don’t fight about
22. Having fun together is a strong part of our relationship
23. I’m eager to try out things my wife likes to do
24. My wife is my best friend

SCORING:
0 TO 6 FALSE: Your marriage is in good shape. Keep up the good work
7 to 12 FALSE: Your marriage could probably benefit from a tune-up
13 or MORE FALSE: Your marriage appears to need some work; you may want to consult a professional for counseling

This quiz was modified & adapted from the book:

Seven Secrets of a Happy Marriage
By Margery D. Rosen & editors of Ladies’ Home Journal
Workman Publishing, New York 2002

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