Love Quiz: Fondness and Admiration

If life chipped away at your fondness and admiration for each other, the route to bringing them back begins with realizing how valuable they are.

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Fondness and admiration are two of the most crucial elements in a rewarding and long-lasting romance. Getting through stressful times and managing conflict is much easier if you and your partner regularly show how highly you value each other. Dr. John Gottman designed questions to assess the current level of fondness and admiration that exists in your relationship.

Do you agree with statements like: “I can easily list the three things I most admire about my partner” and “When we are apart, I often think fondly of my partner”? Take this free couples quiz and find out how well you know your partner.

How can you know you’re in a happy relationship that’s both good for your health and everyone around you? Can such a thing be measured?

It can! For an in-depth analysis of your relationship health check out the Gottman Relationship Adviser. A virtual relationship evaluation and improvement tool for couples. providing a full snapshot of your relationship satisfaction, outlines your strengths and weaknesses, and supplies tailored recommendations for improvement. Start building a happier relationship today!

How well do you know your partner?

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Ellie Lisitsa

Ellie Lisitsa is a former staff writer at The Gottman Institute. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

Publish Date: November 14, 2012

Last Updated: December 3, 2024

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