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Is Your Relationship Stress Secretly Burning You Out?

Answer 12 quick questions to see how your relationship stress may be impacting your energy, health, and performance.

Think about your current or most recent significant relationship. For each statement, select how true it’s been for you over the past 3 months.

 

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Question 1 of 12

1. I feel more tense than relaxed around my partner.

 

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 2 of 12

2. I walk on eggshells or edit myself to avoid conflict.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 3 of 12

3. I replay conversations in my head, wondering what I did wrong or should have said differently.

 

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 4 of 12

4. I often feel more alone in my relationship than when I’m actually alone.

 

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 5 of 12

5. I say “yes” when I’m exhausted, just to keep the peace.

 

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 6 of 12

6. I avoid bringing up hard topics until I’m so upset that I either shut down or blow up.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 7 of 12

7. I feel responsible for managing my partner’s emotions so they don’t get angry, disappointed, or leave.

 

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 8 of 12

8. Relationship stress makes it harder to focus or be fully present at work.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 9 of 12

9. My sleep, energy, or mood are noticeably worse when things are tense in my relationship.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 10 of 12

10. I notice physical symptoms (headaches, tension, stomach issues, fatigue) that flare up after relationship stress.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 11 of 12

11. I use work, scrolling, food, alcohol, or other distractions to numb out from relationship stress.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

Question 12 of 12

12. I sometimes wonder if this relationship is quietly making me sick or burning me out.

A

Not at all true

B

Slightly true

C

Somewhat true

D

Very true

E

Extremely true

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