Title: 
MARRIAGE COUNSELING--How is the Health of Your Relationship?

Word Count:
254

Summary:
Evaluate your relationship to identify the areas for improvement.


Keywords:
Relationships, marriage, counseling, quiz, test, love, communication


Article Body:
The best relationships are friendships that catch fire.  How well do you know your partner and their view of the world?  Answer the following questions to find out.

1.	I understand my partner’s philosophies about life.
              Yes                    No

2.	I consider my partner to be my very best friend.
             Yes                    No

3.	We often touch and kiss for no particular reason.
              Yes                    No

4.	I call my partner several times a day.
                Yes		     No

5.	I understand my partner’s dreams for the future.
               Yes                   No

6.	We find our sex life is fun and satisfying.
                Yes                  No

7.	We touch base everyday about how our day is going.
                  Yes                 No

8.	If I have a problem, I talk with my partner.
                  Yes                No

9.	We have scheduled activities that we look forward to.
                   Yes                No

10.	 We have similar values and goals.
                     Yes               No

11.	I think that my partner has high integrity.
                    Yes               No

12.	I can’t wait to get home at the end of the day.
                    Yes               No

13.	We have favorite traditions for many of the holidays.
                     Yes              No

14.	I feel that my partner respects me.
                      Yes              No

15.	We enjoy many of the same activities.
                      Yes               No

16.	My partner understands my family.
                      Yes               No

17.	My partner makes me laugh.
                       Yes               No

How many “Yes” answers did you have?

15 or more:  You have a strong relationship built on friendship.

9-14:  You have a good base but additional work will enhance your relationship.  This is a good time to utilize additional tools.

8 or fewer:  Get busy or you and your partner risk drifting apart.