Trauma Bond Quiz

Understand possible trauma bond patterns in a close relationship in about 10 minutes. Free and private with no sign-up, offering a quick reflection you can use to seek support.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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7/15
Emotional Control and Neglect (ECaN)
Measures signs of emotional control, manipulation, and neglect-like patterns in a close relationship.
No scored endorsement
Worth noticing
Action recommended
0NaNNo scored endorsement1NaNWorth noticing3NaNAction recommended
A score of 7 falls in the Action recommended range, suggesting multiple concerning patterns that may warrant informed support and reflection on safety.
example score
8/15
Physical Force and Safety (PFaS)
Assesses indicators of physical force, intimidation, and personal safety concerns within a current or past close relationship.
No scored endorsement
Pattern worth noticing
Action recommended
0NaNNo scored endorsement1NaNPattern worth noticing3NaNAction recommended
A score of 8 falls in the Action recommended range, suggesting one red flag or multiple physical-safety concerns were endorsed and warrant attention and support.
example score
10/15
Sexual Boundaries and Consent (SBaC)
Measures self-reported experiences of sexual boundary violations, coercion, or consent-related pressure within a close relationship.
No scored endorsement
Worth noticing
Action recommended
0NaNNo scored endorsement1NaNWorth noticing3NaNAction recommended
A score of 10 falls in the Action recommended range, indicating one or more consent or sexual-boundary concerns that are important to take seriously.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Doubting a confusing relationship
41%OF USERS
People who feel stuck in a push-pull dynamic and want a private self-check on control, intimidation, or boundary crossing in a current or recent relationship.
Processing a past partner
34%OF USERS
People reflecting on an ended relationship to make sense of lingering attachment, guilt, fear, or patterns they now recognize as coercive.
Friends seeking clarity
25%OF USERS
People worried about someone close to them and looking for language to understand warning signs and decide how to offer support.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Emotional Control and Neglect (ECaN)
Average
5
Normal range
3.17
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15
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Physical Force and Safety (PFaS)
Average
11.1
Normal range
8.913.3
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15
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Sexual Boundaries and Consent (SBaC)
Average
4.9
Normal range
36.7
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15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz assess?
It reviews signs that may occur in a close relationship with an adult or peer, including emotional control, physical intimidation, and sexual boundary violations. It is intended as a self-check to support reflection.
Can the results diagnose trauma bonding or confirm abuse?
No. The results cannot diagnose trauma bonding, confirm abuse, or measure severity.
How should the scores be interpreted?
Scores are unvalidated reflective summaries based on the selected responses. Any single concerning experience may be important even if the overall score is low.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Completion usually takes about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
What should be done if there are safety concerns?
If immediate danger is possible, contact local emergency services. Otherwise, consider speaking with a trusted person or a local domestic or sexual violence support service.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Trauma Bond Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, no-sign-up trauma bond self-check explores patterns of emotional control, physical intimidation, and sexual boundary violations in a current or past close relationship with an adult or peer. It cannot diagnose trauma bonding, confirm abuse, or measure severity; its scores are unvalidated reflective summaries. Any concerning experience matters on its own. If you may be in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Otherwise, consider speaking with a trusted person or a local domestic or sexual violence support service.

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