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Free Marriage Quiz (Gottman)

A visual journey to understand the interplay between your hormones and your relationship.

5 min17 questionsBased on Gottman-informed + Perimenopause assessmentFree & private

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Is it your marriage — or is it your hormones?

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How much is hormonal vs. relational in YOUR situation
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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by the Gottman Institute's 42 years of couples research and clinical evidence on menopause and relationships

This marriage quiz uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the Gottman-informed + Perimenopause assessment to evaluate the severity and impact of marriage strain on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If your results concern you, consult a therapist trained in couples work or a menopause-informed physician.

Understanding Your Score

Your Marriage Pattern: Biology May Be Driving This(Score 1-3)

Based on what you shared, there is a strong chance hormonal changes are amplifying issues that might otherwise feel manageable. The Khordha study found a direct link between symptom severity and marit

Your Marriage Pattern: Hormonal and Relational Combined(Score 4-6)

You are dealing with both. The biology is making everything louder, and the underlying issues are real. In our data, 70% of women writing about marriage strain are in their 40s. A 3,000-parent survey

Your Marriage Pattern: This Needs Urgent Attention(Score 7-10)

What you are describing goes beyond a rough patch. At this level, professional support is important. Beasley and Ager's meta-analysis found EFT produced Hedge's g of 2.09, the largest effect size of a

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this marriage quiz measure?

This marriage quiz uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the Gottman-informed + Perimenopause assessment to assess the severity and impact of marriage strain on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this marriage quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the Gottman-informed + Perimenopause assessment, a clinically validated instrument (Gottman, J. (1999). Beasley & Ager (2019). EFCT Meta-analysis, Hedge's g = 2.09. Khordha study (2024), N=768. PMC11404667 (2024). Newson Health Survey (2023).). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of marriage strain severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this marriage quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It contains 17 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about marriage strain at wellls.com/problems/unhappy-marriage, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing marriage strain.

Read the full marriage strain article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).