- 1Measuring Love and Commitment
- Make sure you elaborate on your answers; the answers should not be just “yes” or “no.”
Think of a current or past romance to answer these questions about love and commitment:
- Do you think your relationship will be permanent?
- Can you confide in your partner about almost anything?
- Are you attracted to other potential partners or to living as a single person?
- Would you be miserable if you could not be with your partner?
- Would you find it personally difficult to end your relationship?
- If you felt lonely, would your first thought be to seek your partner?
- Do you feel obligated to continue this relationship?
- Would you forgive your partner for almost anything?
- In your opinion, do you think your partner intends to continue this relationship?
- Is one of your primary concerns your partner’s welfare?
In the above questions, commitment is measured by the odd-numbered items; the even-numbered items measure love