Marital Intelligence Scale Test

Understand how you approach choosing a partner and building a lasting relationship in about 4 minutes. Get a focused 20 item snapshot that supports counseling, research, and relationship growth.

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33/100

Marital Intelligence (MI)

Assesses cognitive and behavioral skills for selecting a long-term partner and using adaptive strategies to build and sustain a resilient marital relationship.

Developing

Adequate

Strong

20 – 59: Developing | 60 – 79: Adequate | 80 – 100: Strong

A score of 33 falls in the Developing range, suggesting fewer consistently used strategies for accurately reading intentions, managing perceptions, and confidently navigating partner choice and relationship-building.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Dating for commitment

41%OF USERS

People who are dating with marriage in mind take it to check how thoughtfully they choose partners and build long-term relationship habits.

Engaged or newlyweds

34%OF USERS

Couples at the start of marriage or engagement use it to spot strengths and blind spots in communication, expectations, and future planning.

After a breakup or divorce

25%OF USERS

Individuals recovering from a serious split take it to understand what went wrong and what to change before entering a new relationship.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Marriage Intelligence Scale (MIS)

Average

51.3

Normal range

39.5 — 63

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100

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire assess?

It assesses patterns of partner selection, relationship decision-making, and skills that support stable long-term relationships. It focuses on psychological and behavioral factors linked to building and maintaining a committed partnership.

How long does it take, and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 items.

Does it include questions about sexual experience?

No. Items are limited to attitudes, strategies, and behaviors related to forming and sustaining committed relationships.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects typical behavior or beliefs rather than unusual situations. Answer all items using first impressions and consistent criteria.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores summarize strengths and limitations in approaches to committed relationships and family life readiness. Results support screening and discussion and should be interpreted alongside other clinical or counseling information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Marital Intelligence Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

readiness for marriage relationships family beliefs

This self-report measure is designed to assess perceived skills and attitudes relevant to forming and maintaining committed romantic relationships. The Marital Intelligence Scale provides a brief snapshot of how an individual appraises their approach to partner selection, communication, and relationship stability.

It contains 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Responses are commonly used to inform clinical case formulation and counseling discussions related to relationship functioning, and may also be used in research settings. The Marital Intelligence Scale is intended as an adjunct to clinical interview and other assessment data rather than a standalone diagnostic instrument.

Author: john-m-gottman

Literature: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. Intimate relationships. W. W. Norton & Company. 2019.; Geher, G., Kaufman, S. B., Garcia, J. R., Kaufman, J. C., & Dawson, B. B. The validity and structure of mating intelligence. Evolution: Mind and Behaviour. 2016.

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