20 Essential Relationship Questions to Ask Yourself

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What is my intention for being in this relationship right now?

Can I speak openly and honestly about both my positive and negative feelings or do I hide them or suppress them?

Can I easily make a repair and forgive after I’ve been hurt or do I go silent and hold a grudge?

Am I able to take in a different perspective on something even if I think I’m right or is it essential that my partner ultimately agree with me?

Am I willing to listen non-defensively when I feel hurt and angry?

Do I understand what I need to feel loved in a relationship and do I realize that my partner might feel love in a different way than I do?

Can I honor and trust my intuition when something feels off or uncomfortable or do I override my self-trust to make my partner feel comfortable?

Do I put myself first in the relationship?

Do I show my partner the same courtesy I would show others?

Do I expect a return on all of my investments or can I give without expectation of receiving a similar or equal gesture?

Am I capable of nurturing and taking care of myself without feeling guilty or selfish?

Are my expectations of my partner realistic or are they based on my own standards of what I expect of myself?

Do I feel like I have unresolved issues that might get in the way of this relationship and its health?

Who are my relationship role models and are they positive or negative?

Am I content being alone and doing things by myself?

Do I make the time to give my relationship the time and attention it needs to thrive and grow?

Am I complete without my partner?

How well do I tolerate being alone or doing things alone?

Do I feel responsible for my partner’s happiness?

Do I know what’s most important to my partner in our relationship?

 

 

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