What Kind of Couple Are You?

There are many kinds of couples, many styles of being together. However, marriage and family counselors tend to think about all couples as one of two different types -- complementary or symmetrical. Take this quiz to find out which one best describes you and your partner, and what that says about your relationship.



Answer the questions below as honestly as possible:

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  1. When it comes to socializing as a couple:
    • Both us arrange different activities at different times
    • One of us generally makes all the social plans
  1. How do the two of you handle chores at home?
    • We divide the labor -- we each have a set task list
    • We deal with things on an "as needed" basis -- whoever's free deals with the task at hand

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