Falling Out of Love Quiz

Falling out of love is a common phenomenon that affects many couples. However, what many people don't realize is that there are two types of falling out of love – literal and gradual.

Literal falling out of love is characterized by a sudden loss of romantic feelings towards a partner. This can be caused by a traumatic event, such as infidelity or a major argument. According to a study by Johnson et al. (2007), couples who experience this type of falling out of love are more likely to end their relationship, as they lack the motivation to work through their problems.

On the other hand, gradual falling out of love is a slow decline in romantic feelings over time. This is often due to stress, a lack of communication, boredom, and a lack of intimacy. A study by Gilbert et al. (2015) found that couples who experience a gradual decline in love are also more likely to end their relationship, as they often lack the emotional connection and motivation to work on their relationship.

Both literal and gradual falling out of love can have devastating consequences for a relationship. They can lead to a lack of emotional connection and motivation to work on the relationship, ultimately resulting in divorce. It is crucial for couples to understand these different types of falling out of love and take steps to prevent it from happening to them.

falling out of love has serious consequences for a relationship. By being aware of the different types of falling out of love and taking proactive steps to prevent it, couples can work to strengthen their emotional connection and maintain a healthy and happy relationship.

Citation:

Johnson, J. D., Huston, T. L., Schmitt, J. P., & Joel, S. (2007). The emotional decay of love: Developmental and cultural perspectives. In The Decade Ahead (pp. 205-223). Elsevier.

Gilbert, L. A., & Ledermann, T. (2015). The psychology of falling out of love. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 34(3), 225-241.

 




Falling Out of Love Quiz

  1. How long have you been in your relationship? A. Less than a year B. 1-2 years C. 3-5 years D. 5+ years

  2. How would you describe the decline of your romantic feelings towards your partner? A. Sudden and abrupt B. Slow and gradual C. A mix of both

  3. What has caused the decline in your romantic feelings towards your partner? A. Infidelity B. Major arguments C. Change in personality or circumstances D. Stress E. Loss of communication F. Boredom G. Lack of intimacy

  4. Do you feel emotionally connected to your partner? A. Yes, very much so B. Somewhat C. Not at all

  5. Have you tried to work on your relationship and overcome the issues that are causing the decline in your feelings? A. Yes, we have been working on our relationship B. No, we haven’t discussed it C. No, I lack the motivation to work on our relationship

  6. Do you see a future with your partner? A. Yes, I see a future with them B. I’m not sure C. No, I do not see a future with them

  7. How satisfied are you with your relationship overall? A. Very satisfied B. Somewhat satisfied C. Not satisfied at all

Based on your answers, you may be experiencing a falling out of love:

  • If you answered mostly A’s, it seems like you are still in love with your partner and are committed to working on your relationship.
  • If you answered mostly B’s, it seems like you are experiencing a gradual decline in your romantic feelings and may need to work on improving your relationship.
  • If you answered mostly C’s, it seems like you may be experiencing a literal falling out of love and may need to have a serious conversation with your partner about your future together.

 

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