Getting a divorce is a tough decision. On the one hand, it involves ending a chapter in your life and giving up on a relationship that meant something for you. On the other hand, a divorce comes with all kinds of changes and difficulties, such as finding a new home to live, splitting your finances, and possibly changing your lifestyle if your spouse was the breadwinner. Not to mention when you have children together – things become a lot more complicated. Take this quiz and find out if it’s time to make such a major life change.
1. When you think of your future, is your spouse in it?
A. Absolutely
B. Maybe
C. Not sure
D. Definitely not
2. You have just been promoted at work. Who do you tell to first?
A. My spouse
B. My children
C. My best friend
D. Anyone but my spouse
3. How often do you two fight?
A. Rarely
B. Occasionally
C. Every week
D. Every day
4. Have any of you cheated?
A. No
B. Just flirting
C. Yes, once or twice
D. Yes, multiple times
5. Do you feel you have a fulfilling marriage?
A. Absolutely
B. Mostly yes
C. Not sure
D. Not at all
6. What do your family and friends think about your marriage?
A. Everyone says we are perfect for each other
B. They appreciate us
C. They notice we have rough times
D. Several people have told me to break up
7. What do you feel when your spouse touches you?
A. A thrill of pleasure
B. Calm and peace
C. Nothing special
D. The bad kind of goose bumps
8. Are you two ever willing to compromise?
A. Yes, but it's rarely necessary
B. Yes, even if we don't like doing it
C. Rarely
D. Never
9. Do you feel like your marriage is a positive environment for child rearing?
A. Absolutely
B. Mostly yes
C. Not really
D. Definitely not
10. Did your children ever ask you to divorce?
A. Never
B. They once asked me what divorce is
C. A couple of times
D. Multiple times
