If you believe you have problems in your relationship, the following is a quick questionnaire for you which will throw a spotlight on the major issues involved in the relationship that must be strong to ensure happiness for you as a couple.

Checking these areas will show you whether you are in need of marriage or relationship counselling.

HART RELATIONSHIP QUALITY QUESTIONNAIRE:

CARING
How much caring and affection do you show to your partner?

How much affection does your partner show towards you?

How much do you give to and nurture each other:

With you giving?

With you receiving?

COMMUNICATION
How naturally do you both:

Discuss and make practical arrangements?

Share how you are feeling?

Feel able to bring up issues of the relationship, and resolve them?

Talk about your dreams and future?

Tell your partner how much you appreciate him or her?

What do you think your partner does/says or doesn’t do which stops you naturally relating well?

Are you able to talk about what it is that you do or say or don’t do that stalls clear communication?

Are you aware that you may jump to conclusions or interpretations regarding things your partner says?

FUN AND ROMANCE
How often do you think of doing enjoyable and light-hearted things together?

What does each of you do to keep romance alive?

SEX
How much passion is there in your relationship?

How fulfilled are you with your sex life?

INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
To what degree do you enjoy your own time alone and individuality?

To what level can you accept your partner’s individuality?

To what degree are you happy to take care of your own needs and wants?

EQUALITY AND RESPECT
Do you have a roughly equal share of responsibilities?

Are you approximately equal in performing the “liked” and “not liked” roles and responsibilities?

POLARISATION
Are there any traits your partner has that annoys you?

DIFFERENTIATION
Are there any areas in your relationship where you give in without really wanting to, or your partner is too controlling in?

Are there areas where you may control your partner?

If you find that several of these questions have raised problems regarding your relationship, then relationship counselling will be able to help to examine these and get your relationship or marriage back on track.

For marriage and relationship counselling specialists in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne, call the Hart Centre. We are a committed team of Psychologists specializing in relationship and marriage counselling with 15 locations in Sydney, 12 locations in Melbourne and 2 in Adelaide.

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