How is the Intimacy in Your Relationship?

How are the two of you doing in your marriage to build the intimacy? Evaluate how much effort you and your partner are putting into the relationship with this quiz:

1. Who is more likely to push for an evening alone instead of meeting other friends.

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2. In an argument over which movie to see, which one of you is more likely to give in first?

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3. Who's more likely to deliver sympathy and meals in bed in times of illness?

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4. Which one of you is more likely to use nicknames or terms of affection; like "honey" or "sweetie."

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5. Which one of you opens up about your feelings more readily?

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6. Who listens more intently when the other one is talking?

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7. Which one of you cuddles more even when sex is not in the picture?

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8. Who dresses more frequently to please the other, both in the bedroom and out?

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9. Which one of you is usually more eager to introduce the other to a new friend, special restaurant, or new hobby?

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10. Who is more likely to insist that disagreements get talked about rather than just letting the matter go?

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Scoring:  You get a point for each time that you are the answer to the question.  The closer your two scores, the more you two are collaborating on intimacy.  If one of you has a much higher score, it is time for the other to focus on building the intimacy.  The rewards are worth the effort.

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