Love and Liking Scales Test

In 3 minutes, learn whether your relationship is driven more by love, affection, or both. A quick 14 item check-in that helps spot emotional gaps and guide focused couples counseling.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
23/28
Liking Scale (LS)
Measures how much respect, admiration, and perceived similarity a person feels toward their partner.
Low likeability
Moderate likeability
High likeability
713Low likeability1420Moderate likeability2128High likeability
A score of 23 indicates high likeability, suggesting a strongly positive attitude marked by respect and admiration toward the partner.
example score
18/28
Love (L)
Measures the intensity of attachment, care, and intimacy within a romantic relationship.
Lower love intensity
Moderate love intensity
High love intensity
713Lower love intensity1421Moderate love intensity2228High love intensity
A score of 18 falls in the Moderate love intensity range, suggesting a solid level of emotional involvement, care, and closeness in the relationship.
example score
37/56
Overall Level of Emotional Relationship (OLoER)
This scale measures the overall strength and emotional richness of the connection between partners in the dyad.
Weak connection
Moderate connection
Strong connection
1427Weak connection2842Moderate connection4356Strong connection
A score of 37 falls in the Moderate connection range, suggesting a generally stable emotional bond with some room to deepen emotional closeness.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Couples in a rough patch
41%OF USERS
Partners who feel distant or stuck take it to clarify whether their bond is more love, affection, or just habit and comfort.
Pre-marriage and newlyweds
34%OF USERS
People early in commitment use it to check emotional depth and alignment before (or soon after) making long-term decisions.
Therapy and counseling clients
25%OF USERS
Clients in family or couples counseling take it to give a quick, structured snapshot of how each partner experiences the relationship.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Likeability Scale (LS)
Average
17.5
Normal range
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Love Scale (LS)
Average
12.7
Normal range
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28
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Overall Level of Emotional Connection (OLoEC)
Average
38
Normal range
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14
max.
56
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It estimates the balance between love and affectionate attachment within a couple. Results reflect the emotional tone and perceived intensity of the relationship.
How is it completed?
Fourteen statements are rated by how well each describes the relationship. Each rating contributes to separate love and affection scores.
How long does it take?
Most respondents complete it in about three minutes. It is designed for brief use in screening and counseling settings.
How should results be interpreted?
Higher love scores suggest stronger passionate or romantic bonding, while higher affection scores suggest warmer companionship and emotional security. Similar scores may indicate a mixed pattern.
What are the main limitations?
Scores reflect current perceptions and may change with mood, stress, or recent events. The questionnaire supports clinical impressions but does not provide a diagnosis by itself.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Love and Liking Scales Test - Symptoms and Signs

This self-report measure is designed to differentiate affectionate liking from passionate love within a specific relationship. The Love and Liking Scales, developed by E. Berscheid and C. E. Hatfield, asks respondents to rate relationship-relevant statements to characterize their emotional experience.

The instrument consists of 14 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Scores are intended to support clinical formulation by clarifying whether a person’s bond is primarily characterized by liking, love, or a combination of both; the Love and Liking Scales may be used as an adjunct to clinical interview in couple or individual assessment.

Author: C. E. Hatfield, E. Berscheid
Literature: Hendrick, S. S., & Hendrick, C. A. A theory and method of love. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1986.; Rubin, Z. Measurement of romantic love. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1970.
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