Methodology for Diagnosing Marital Conflicts in the CNS Test - the question form

1. Are you upset by your wife's unwillingness to discuss future plans with you?

2. Are you concerned that your spouse does not seek professional advancement because, in your view, her national traditions prescribe that the husband should mainly provide financially for the family, and the wife should manage the household and raise the children?

3. Are you concerned that your preferences for how to spend leisure time do not match your spouse’s preferences?

4. Do you suffer in your marriage because your wife humiliates you on the basis of your nationality?

5. Are you bothered by having to communicate with your spouse’s parents and relatives?

6. Are you bothered by the fact that, in your view, your spouse’s unwillingness to understand you and take your habits into account is based on her national background?

7. Are you distressed by the fact that your wife uses abusive or insulting words or expressions when speaking to you?

8. Are you concerned that your disagreements with your spouse arise from differences in personality that you believe were shaped by your spouse’s national traditions and culture?

9. Are you concerned that your wife buys things she personally wants rather than what the family needs?

10. Are you concerned that your wife claims leadership in the family not based on her personal qualities, but only in accordance with the prescriptions of her national traditions?

11. Is there tension in your marriage related to problems in your sexual relationship?

12. Are you concerned that your wife's tendency to allocate the family budget not in the family's interests but based on her personal needs, in your view, stems from characteristics of her national character?

13. Do you experience difficulties in your life together with your spouse due to differences in your personalities?

14. Are you bothered by the fact that your spouse is disrespectful toward your native language?

15. In your marriage, do you suffer because your wife does not try to understand the real motives behind your actions?

16. Are you bothered by having to interact with your spouse’s parents and relatives who strictly follow their cultural traditions?

17. In your marriage, do you suffer because your spouse humiliates you or undermines your dignity as a person?

18. Are you concerned that you and your spouse have different national/cultural traditions for how you spend leisure time?

19. Are you bothered by the fact that your wife does not support your efforts to advance professionally?

20. Are you concerned that, in your view, your wife's unwillingness to discuss her future plans with you is related to her national background and traditions?

21. Are you bothered by your wife’s unwillingness to discuss books, films, plays, and current events in the world and in your country with you?

22. Does it bother you that your wife does not support your pursuit of professional advancement because, in your view, her national traditions prescribe that the husband should primarily provide financially for the family while the wife should manage the household and raise the children?

23. Are you bothered by the fact that your spouse tries to spend their free time without you?

24. Are you upset that, when talking with you, your spouse emphasizes the superiority of her ethnic group compared with the one you belong to?

25. Are you bothered by the fact that your wife tries to build your family life based on advice from her parents and relatives?

26. Are you burdened by the thought that, in your view, your wife's unwillingness to take your interests and preferences into account is related to her national background?

27. Does it bother you that your wife speaks disrespectfully about your parents and other relatives when talking with you?

28. Are you bothered by the fact that disagreements with your spouse arise because your tastes differ due to different national traditions you each grew up with?

29. Do you and your wife have disagreements because you find your housing situation unsatisfactory?

30. Are you concerned that your wife seeks to raise the children primarily according to her own national traditions?

31. Are there disagreements in your family about who should be the head of the family—the husband or the wife?

32. Are you concerned that your wife's desire to manage the family budget on her own is, in your view, related to her ethnic background and traditions?

33. Are you bothered that disagreements with your wife arise because your tastes and habits differ?

34. Does it concern you that your spouse shows disrespect for your national traditions and customs?

35. Are you concerned that your wife does not take your interests and wishes into account?

36. Are you concerned that your wife tries to organize family life according to national traditions that require following the advice of parents and other relatives?

37. Are you bothered by the fact that your spouse, when communicating with you, continually emphasizes their superiority over you?

38. Does it bother you that, following her cultural traditions, your wife prefers to spend her free time separately from you?

39. Does it trouble you that your wife does not share your desire to improve your cultural level?

40. Are you concerned that your wife's unwillingness to discuss with you books, films, theatre performances, or events in the world and in your country is, in your opinion, related to her national background and traditions?

41. Are you upset by your wife's reluctance to discuss her work and job-related matters and problems with you?

42. Are you concerned that your spouse expects you to know her native language?

43. Do disagreements with your wife about spending leisure time with her parents concern you?

44. Does it trouble you that, in your view, your wife's indifferent attitude toward your health is partly related to her national background?

45. Are you concerned that your spouse’s parents interfere in raising your children?

46. Are you concerned that, in your view, your wife's failure to take your wishes into account is related to her national background?

47. Do you suffer from frequent quarrels with your wife?

48. Are you concerned that disagreements with your spouse arise because your interests and needs differ due to each of your cultural or ethnic traditions?

49. Do you experience difficulties due to differences of opinion with your wife about how the family budget is allocated?

50. Are you bothered by the fact that, based on her national traditions, your wife believes there should be a strict division of family responsibilities into men's and women's roles?

51. Do disagreements with your wife about raising the children concern you?

52. Are you concerned that your spouse does not worry enough about the family’s financial well-being because cultural traditions allow them to rely on help from their parents?

53. Are you concerned that disagreements with your spouse arise because your interests and needs are different?

54. Are you concerned that your spouse speaks disrespectfully about people of different nationalities?

55. Does your wife's unwillingness to take your habits into account upset you?

56. Are you concerned that your spouse’s parents’ cultural traditions allow them to interfere in how your children are raised?

57. Does it upset you that your spouse is indifferent to your health?

58. Are you bothered by the fact that, based on her national traditions, your spouse wants you to spend your leisure time with her relatives?

59. In your communication with your spouse, are you bothered by her dissatisfaction with the level of your knowledge of domestic and foreign policy?

60. Are you concerned that, in your view, your wife's reluctance to discuss her professional or work-related problems with you is due to her national background and traditions?

61. Does your spouse’s reluctance to discuss with you issues related to your mutual acquaintances and friends worry you?

62. Are you concerned that, in your view, your wife’s inability to support your striving for cultural development is related to her national background?

63. Do disagreements with your wife about spending leisure time with her relatives worry you?

64. Are you bothered by the fact that, in your view, your wife's lack of sensitivity to changes in your mood is related to her nationality?

65. Are you bothered by your spouse’s parents interfering in your relationship with your wife?

66. Are you concerned that your spouse’s inability to understand the true motives behind your actions is, in your view, related to her national background?

67. Are you bothered that your wife cannot always listen to you attentively without interrupting you?

68. Are you concerned that disagreements with your spouse arise because your habits differ due to each spouse’s national cultural traditions?

69. Are you bothered by disagreements with your wife because she does not try to maximize the family’s financial well-being?

70. Does it concern you that your spouse’s unwillingness to help with household chores is, in your view, based on her national traditions?

71. Are you bothered by disagreements with your wife about how household responsibilities are divided?

72. Are you concerned that your wife does not worry enough about the family’s financial provision because national traditions allow her to rely on help from relatives?

73. Are you concerned that your disagreements with your spouse arise from differences in moral values?

74. Does it concern you that your spouse speaks disrespectfully about people of your nationality?

75. Are you concerned that you and your wife do not have shared plans for the future?

76. Are you concerned that your spouse’s parents’ national traditions allow them to interfere in your relationship with your wife?

77. Are you bothered that your wife is not sensitive enough to changes in your mood?

78. Are you bothered by the fact that your spouse wants you to spend your leisure time with their parents?

79. Does your spouse’s dissatisfaction with your knowledge of literature and the arts bother you in your communication with her?

80. Are you concerned that your wife's reluctance to discuss problems related to your friends or acquaintances is, in your view, because they belong to your ethnic group rather than hers?

81. Are you concerned that your wife avoids discussing with you issues related to your relatives?

82. Are you bothered that your spouse expects you to show interest in her cultural traditions?

83. Do you and your wife have disagreements about spending leisure time with friends?

84. Are you bothered by the fact that you do not receive from your wife the support and protection you need, which you believe is due to her national background?

85. Is contact with your wife's parents or relatives burdensome for you because, in your view, they have certain negative personality traits?

86. Are you concerned that your spouse’s inability to understand the problems you face and to support you in difficult situations is, in your view, related to her national background?

87. Are you distressed by your wife speaking disrespectfully about your friends and acquaintances when talking with you?

88. Are you troubled by your wife's jealousy, which you believe is related to her national background?

89. Do you have disagreements with your wife because you consider your family's financial situation unsatisfactory?

90. Are you concerned that disagreements with your spouse arise from differences in how you understand family rights and responsibilities, shaped by differences in your national traditions?

91. Are you concerned that your wife does not devote enough attention to fulfilling her household responsibilities?

92. Are you concerned that your disagreements with your spouse arise from differences in how you understand your family’s material well-being, shaped by each spouse’s national traditions?

93. Do you suffer from your wife's jealousy?

94. Are you bothered that your spouse emphasizes negative traits associated with people of your nationality?

95. Does it bother you that your spouse does not try to understand the problems you have and support you in difficult situations?

96. Does interacting with your wife's relatives trouble you because you believe they have certain negative personality traits that, in your view, reflect their national characteristics?

97. Are you distressed that, in your communication with your wife, you do not receive the protection and support you need within the family?

98. Do you and your spouse have disagreements about spending leisure time with friends because each of you has friends only of your own nationality?

99. Are you bothered by your spouse expecting you to improve your cultural and educational level?

100. Are you concerned that your wife's unwillingness to discuss issues related to your relatives is, in your view, because they are not from her ethnic group?