
Hey there! Have you ever wondered who’s more relaxed, you or your partner?
Well, take this quiz and find out! Once you have your diagnosis, there are also quick tips on how you can manage your personality styles together! In other words, if you are opposites, how can you work together to be the best as a couple. If you are the same, how can you leverage your shared strengths?
So, take this quiz to gain some valuable information about yourselves as a couple. It is really fun and don’t forget to leave a comment to tell me if I nailed it, or missed the mark! Based on the Myers-Briggs Personality Types.
What Kind of
This test is the first in a series of quizzes to determine what kind of marriage you are in, based on some key personality characteristics. Please choose the answer that is closest to being true for you, even if it is not completely true for you.
Have fun, and look out for more quizzes to come!
Power Couple
You guys are a power couple! You were drawn to each others’ competence and organizational skills. You love running your home together and making it a place to be proud of. You pride yourselves for being hard workers, and responsible citizens. Goal-setting is an important part of your lives, and it’s hard to understand people that just drift along in life.
If you do have conflicts, it might because you are both a bit strong-willed, and have your own way of doing things. Remember that compromise is a virtue, and marriage does involve two people. You also might struggle as a couple because you are both so busy working, and doing, that it’s hard to find time for romance.
When it comes to parenting, you probably have pretty high expectations of your children, too. Remember, though, that they are still children, and need time to learn. You may have a child (or two) that leans towards the more free-spirited side. Don’t be too hard on him/her, because she might not be as driven as the two of you.
If you are in a second marriage, you have probably found it easier to move on, than some people, just because you like things to be finished. Even though you have gone forward, your children may still be grieving. Allow them to talk about the other parent. Also, consider that misbehaviour may be based in grief.
ACTION STEPS:
- Schedule a dinner date, and thank your spouse for all of his accomplishments. He works hard, and wants to know that other people notice all that she does.
- Take advantage of your planners, and schedule regular romance time into your month. If it’s scheduled, it probably won’t happen!
- If you have a more free-spirited child, give her a bit more freedom in areas where it won’t do her any harm.
Doesn’t describe you? feel free to take the test again, and change any answers that you weren’t sure about the first time.
Fun Couple
Hey congratulations! You are a fun couple. You were probably drawn to each other because of you both have a real spontaneous side. You like to get things done but it doesn’t always have to be on a rigid schedule. It’s nice to have a spouse who understands this!
The two of you value good conversation, relaxing times, and a good laugh. Your house might not be perfect, but it is welcoming. “Perfect is the enemy of good” might be your motto.
If you do have conflicts, it might be because you have allowed things to get a bit too sloppy. Even though it’s good to have fun, sometimes you might need to employ a bit more grit to things done. Also, your love of pleasure might take you away from each other, as each of you pursues your own interests.
If you are in a second marriage, the two of you might be having trouble moving on from your first marriage. People can show this by sadness, anger, or depression. Find ways to deal with your feelings, whether by talking about it, writing, or praying. Don’t give into pressure to “forget about it” before you are ready.
Remember that some of your conflicts as a couple could be due to unprocessed grief, and not just because you can’t get along. Your kids are probably still grieving, too, because the family they once knew is gone.
When it comes to child-rearing, you might both have a little bit of trouble in the discipline area. You love the kids so much that it can be hard to say “no,” and deal with their disappointment or anger. Some of your children might be more structured than you, so try to provide the structure that they need, even it doesn’t come naturally to you.
ACTION STEPS:
- This month, make plans to have an adventure with either your spouse or your whole family. It doesn’t have to cost money — even just going for a drive somewhere new can qualify. (Of course, if you have the money, even better! Adventure is what drew you together, now let fun help keep you together.
- Take time this month to ask your spouse if their past marriage is ever still on their mind. If it is, offer to talk about it with them.
- Get a journal, and take a few minutes each week to write in it. Be open about your feelings regarding your marriage, and your past. Be sure to keep the journal in safe place, though, because this is sensitive information.
Doesn’t describe you? feel free to take the test again, and change any answers that you weren’t sure about the first time.
Opposite Couple
Like Sandy and Danny in Grease you and your spouse may seem to come from different worlds. You like things settled and in order, while your spouse … well, he’s seems so unpredictable!
At times, you probably feel frustrated that your spouse seems less motivated than you when it comes to day to day tasks. You have certain goals that are important to you, and it feels like he or she is not supporting you in these goals.
It can be frustrating, but try to remember what drew you to your partner when you first met. Was he spontaneous? Did he make you feel good, excited about life? Did she believe in you? It’s easy to lose sight of these strengths when we are feeling frustrated and alone, but remember that our differences can eventually be our strengths.
One thing to remember is that your spouse is your equal, not your child. Sometimes a more outwardly structured person can be very quick to try to get their partner to do the things that he sees as necessary, which can come across as controlling and judgmental. Be sure to show respect for him, even when he doesn’t seem to be performing the way you would like!
Because you have such differences in your work style, it is good to have clearly defined chores within your home. An example might be that your spouse takes care of all of the vacuuming, while you clean the bathroom. A little weekly chart could be checked off to ensure that the tasks are done on a regular basis. Some couples work on the “You cook, I do the dishes” principle which sounds pretty fair!
When it comes to housework, agree that it must be done, but don’t try to control when it is done. This will give your more free-spirited partner freedom to control his/her own schedule.
So that your spouse does not feel so hemmed by the sometimes dreariness of adult life, encourage her to do some fun things on her time off. Whether it is going out with a friend garage-sale hunting, or riding his motorcycle, insist that he take time just to have fun, and be free. That freedom is exactly what your love needs to stay motivated for everything else that has to be done.
When it comes to child-rearing, you might feel alone in your attempts to discipline your kids. Learn to accept that you will probably have to be the heavy when it comes to child-rearing. Your partner may just be comfortable being your child’s friend, and if you don’t step up to fill the gap, you may regret waiting for her to do it.
Work with your partner to develop some household rules that everyone is supposed to follow, and ask her to buy into these rules. When rules are put in place beforehand, we have some guidelines to follow when the conflicts arise.
If you are in a second marriage situation, the difference in child-rearing beliefs can be even more problematic. If your spouse is a part-time Dad who is also laidback, it can be almost impossible for him to “crack the whip” when it comes to household rules. And if you are a new stepmom, this will be incredibly frustrating for you to watch, especially since you are the outsider looking in.
Try talking to your spouse about household rules at a time and place away from the kids. Don’t try to change everything at once, but rather focus on just one small change at a time. Explain to the children that the rules are changing because they are getting older, and more responsible.
Action Plan
- Write down 3 things that attracted you to your spouse when you first met.
- Encourage your spouse to do something fun that they haven’t done for a while. If you have the means, even buy them something to help them do it. (i.e. tickets to a concert.)
- If you guys have conflict over household tasks, try posting a chore chart, dividing some of the important jobs in the household. If you have kids, include them on the chart, too.
Doesn’t describe you? feel free to take the test again, and change any answers that you weren’t sure about the first time.
You and your spouse are quite different when it comes to getting things done. You prefer to leave things open-ended, while your spouse likes things finished. Sometimes you feel rushed and pushed into a corner by their desire to make sure nothing is left undone.
You might feel controlled and nagged when your partner tries to get you do things that you don’t feel are all that important. And you might feel like she doesn’t appreciate your creativity and spontaneity. You long to be understood, but instead she just wants you to always “do.”
Try to understand that your spouse isn’t out to make you miserable — they are just being themselves in wanting to make sure things get done.