Give this quiz to your partner and find out.
1) Have you researched ADHD?
A. No - ADHD behavior is pretty obvious.
B. No, ADHD is my partner's business, not mine.
C. I've Googled it before.
D. I've talked to the professionals in my partner's support team about his/her situation and needs.
E. I've asked my doctor about it, and/or my partner and I talk about it sometimes.
2) You've planned a big occasion and your significant other doesn't show up. Thoughts?
A. I'm furious!
B. I'm so worried!
C. What the heck?
D. I knew this would happen. I should have checked in more throughout the day.
E. Eh, no big deal. It happens.
3) You called out a favor to your partner in a rush as you left for work. What do you think will happen next?
A. He or she will do what I asked, of course.
B. It would be inconsiderate if he or she did not do what I asked. But I don't want to nag.
C. The favors will get done, right? What else would happen?
D. I just go ahead and do them myself anyway. It's the only way to know they'll get done right.
E. I follow up with an email, because I'm not sure if I had his/her full attention.
4) Your partner seems silent and moody lately. What's up?
A. I'm not sure, be he/she needs an attitude adjustment.
B. I'm pretty sure he/she is mad at me. I keep dropping hints, but it's only getting worse.
C. I genuinely don't know. I wonder if we're breaking up?
D. I keep trying to force the conversation but he/she just clams up. We need to connect!
E. I've assumed that he/she is feeling overwhelmed and needs some space to think, but soon when we have some time to ourselves I'm going to ask to be clued in.
5) How do you feel about surprises and spontaneity?
A. Not my thing.
B. I like to mix things up, as long as it doesn't ruin pre-existing plans.
C. It can be fun sometimes!
D. It's more likely to be fun if some thoughtful planning has gone into it...
E. I'm game for anything!
6) What's your fighting style?
A. I make sure that my opinions get heard.
B. Ugh, I don't like confrontation...
C. I try to keep a cool head and hear the other person out.
D. Somehow it always turns into me feeling like I'm scolding the other person instead of a back-and-forth conversation.
E. I try to handle awkwardness or rudeness as it happens so things don't get bottled up and turn into a big fight.
Finish the quiz and check your results here.
