Couples Quiz

This brief self-report measure is used to quantify perceived relationship satisfaction in partnered adults. Developed from the foundational research of Funk and Rogge, the Couples Quiz uses the Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) to provide a standardized, precise summary of overall contentment and strain within a romantic relationship. It contains 32 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete, yielding a total score that supports clinical formulation, couples counseling, and relationship research.

Why Take a Couples Quiz

Relationship satisfaction is one of the strongest predictors of overall wellbeing — yet it is also one of the hardest things to discuss honestly. Many couples sense that something is off but struggle to articulate exactly what, or avoid the conversation altogether to prevent conflict. A structured, validated quiz for couples cuts through this difficulty by providing a neutral, evidence-based framework for naming how satisfied each partner actually feels — without blame or defensiveness getting in the way.

The CSI is particularly valuable because it measures satisfaction with precision rather than relying on vague impressions. Research by Funk and Rogge demonstrated that the CSI outperforms earlier relationship satisfaction measures in sensitivity — meaning it can detect meaningful changes in relationship quality that other instruments miss. This makes it equally useful as a one-time relationship check-in and as a repeated measure for couples in counseling who want to track whether their work together is producing real improvement.

Partners who feel mostly satisfied can use it to identify subtle stress points before they grow. Couples in a rough patch can use it to establish a shared baseline — a common starting point for couples counseling or structured conversation about what each person needs.

What the Assessment Measures

The CSI contains 32 items sampling the core dimensions of relationship satisfaction most consistently identified in the couples research literature:

• Global satisfaction — the overall sense of contentment with the relationship as it currently is, including how happy the partner feels day-to-day
• Perceived quality of interaction — how positive, warm, and rewarding everyday exchanges between partners feel, including communication and emotional responsiveness
• Commitment and stability — the degree to which the relationship feels secure, stable, and worth investing in going forward
• Conflict and strain — the frequency and impact of disagreements, distance, and tension that reduce the experience of closeness and partnership

Scores range from 0 to 161. Scores below 105 indicate lower relationship satisfaction; scores of 105 and above reflect higher satisfaction. Each partner's individual score is most meaningful — differences between partners' scores often reveal important mismatches in how the relationship is being experienced.

Who This Assessment Is For

This Couples Quiz is appropriate for any adult in a committed romantic relationship — whether dating, cohabiting, or married — who wants a structured, evidence-based snapshot of relationship satisfaction. It can be completed individually or by both partners separately for comparison. Couples therapists and relationship counselors use it as a standard intake and progress-tracking measure. Partners doing a routine relationship check-in use it to stay proactively aware of how the relationship is evolving over time.

Clinical Validity and Use in Practice

The CSI was developed and validated by Funk and Rogge using item response theory, and is grounded in decades of couples research by Bradbury, Fincham, Beach, and colleagues. It is one of the most precise brief measures of relationship satisfaction available and is widely used in clinical, research, and counseling contexts. Results are best interpreted alongside other clinical information — presenting concerns, relationship history, and individual mental health factors — rather than as a standalone judgment of relationship health.