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Relationship Strengths Assessment

A strengths-based exercise to do together — discover where you're thriving as a couple and what makes your relationship uniquely yours.

How to use this together
1Enter your names below so results feel personal to you both.
2Each partner rates independently — be honest, not diplomatic.
3Compare your ratings and notice where you align or differ.
4Answer the reflection questions together out loud.
5View your Strengths Profile and celebrate what's working.
Progress
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Communication
How openly and effectively you share thoughts, feelings, and needs with each other.
We listen to each other without interrupting or dismissing.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We feel safe expressing our honest feelings, even difficult ones.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We check in with each other regularly about how we're doing.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We communicate clearly about needs and expectations.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
♡
Trust & Safety
The foundation of reliability, honesty, and emotional security between you.
I trust my partner completely, including with my vulnerabilities.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We follow through on promises and commitments we make to each other.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
I feel emotionally safe — I'm not afraid of being judged or ridiculed.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We are honest with each other, even when it's uncomfortable.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
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Emotional Connection
How attuned, seen, and understood you feel by one another.
My partner makes me feel truly understood and seen.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We respond to each other with empathy when one of us is struggling.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
I feel a genuine sense of closeness and intimacy with my partner.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We make space for each other's emotions without trying to fix or dismiss them.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
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Conflict & Repair
How you navigate disagreements and return to each other after ruptures.
After an argument, we repair and reconnect without holding grudges.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We address conflict without contempt, criticism, or stonewalling.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We take accountability and apologize genuinely when we're wrong.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We can disagree on something and still feel like we're on the same team.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
★
Fun, Play & Joy
The lightness, laughter, and genuine enjoyment you bring to each other's lives.
We genuinely enjoy spending time together and laugh often.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We make time for fun, adventure, or new experiences together.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
My partner brings lightness and joy into my day-to-day life.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We have shared interests, rituals, or traditions that are just ours.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
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Support & Partnership
How well you show up for each other and function as a team.
We support each other's individual goals and personal growth.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
When one of us is struggling, the other shows up without being asked.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We share responsibilities fairly and feel like a true team.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We respect each other's need for space, independence, and individuality.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
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Shared Vision & Values
How aligned you feel about what matters most and where you're headed together.
We share enough core values to feel fundamentally compatible.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We talk about the future and feel excited about building it together.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We approach major decisions as partners, with each voice mattering equally.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
We're intentional about growing together, not just coexisting.
Partner A
RarelyAlways
Partner B
RarelyAlways
Reflect Together
Answer these questions out loud as a couple. There are no right answers — just yours.
Please rate all 28 questions before viewing your results.

Your Relationship Strengths Profile

Here's what's working — your areas of shared strength and alignment as a couple.

Partner A & Partner B
Strengths by Area

Sagebrush Counseling offers online couples therapy across Texas, New Hampshire, Maine, and Montana.

Sagebrush Counseling offers online couples therapy across Texas, New Hampshire, Maine, and Montana.

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For self-reflection and relationship enrichment. This tool does not constitute therapy or clinical advice. If you are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

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