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Understanding, Emotional Attraction, and Authoritativeness

Understanding, Emotional Attraction, and Authoritativeness Test

Understand how partners see each other, feel emotionally connected, and show respect in about 4 minutes. A quick 45 item check-in that supports couples therapy by pinpointing strengths and tension fast.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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7/30

Authoritativeness (A)

Authority measures the degree of respect, acceptance, and agreement with a partner’s views, interests, and opinions.

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Moderate

High

0 – 10: Low | 11 – 20: Moderate | 21 – 30: High

A score of 7 falls in the Low range, suggesting limited acceptance of the partner’s perspectives and lower perceived respect or authority in the relationship.

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15/30

Emotional Attraction (EA)

Emotional attraction reflects how appealing the partner feels, the desire to interact, and the positive emotional impact of contact.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 10: Low | 11 – 20: Moderate | 21 – 30: High

A score of 15 indicates moderate emotional attraction, suggesting generally positive contact with some fluctuations in desire for closeness or ease of communication.

example score

11/30

Understanding (U)

Measures how clearly a person feels they understand their partner’s personality and can interpret their behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Low understanding

Moderate understanding

High understanding

0 – 14: Low understanding | 15 – 22: Moderate understanding | 23 – 30: High understanding

A score of 11 falls in the Low understanding range, suggesting noticeable difficulty forming a clear picture of the partner’s traits and explaining their actions and feelings.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Couples in counseling

46%OF USERS

Partners taking therapy use it to quickly see how they understand each other, how emotionally close they feel, and how much respect is present.

Couples in a rough patch

33%OF USERS

Spouses facing frequent conflicts or distance take it to pinpoint where misunderstanding, fading attraction, or authority issues are building up.

Therapists and workshop leaders

21%OF USERS

Relationship professionals use it as a fast baseline and progress check to guide discussions and track changes over time.

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

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Authority (A)

Average

12.4

Normal range

7.4 — 17.4

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Emotional Attraction (EA)

Average

20.5

Normal range

15.5 — 25.5

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Understanding (U)

Average

18.7

Normal range

14.3 — 23

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses three areas in a marital relationship: mutual understanding, emotional attraction, and perceived authority or respect. Results describe how each partner perceives the other in these domains.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for married or long-term partners who can answer about their current relationship. Each partner completes the items independently.

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

Average completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 45 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response option that best reflects the current perception of the partner. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.

How are results typically used?

Scores are used to identify areas of alignment and strain across the three scales. They can be used at intake and repeated later to track change during counseling.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

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Understanding, Emotional Attraction, and Authoritativeness Test

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This brief self-report measure is designed to support clinical understanding of perceived partner dynamics in intimate relationships. Understanding, Emotional Attraction, and Authoritativeness is intended to assess perceptions of mutual understanding, emotional attraction/closeness, and perceived respect or authority within the relationship.

The instrument includes 45 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. It may be used in couple therapy or relationship-focused assessment to inform case formulation, guide discussion of relational patterns, and monitor perceived change over time. Authors are listed as John M. Gottman and Robert J. Sternberg.

Understanding, Emotional Attraction, and Authoritativeness provides structured data on how each partner experiences the other and the relationship, and results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview findings and relevant contextual information.

Author: John M. Gottman, Robert J. Sternberg

Literature: Buss, D. M. Sex differences in human mate preferences: Evolutionary hypotheses tested in 37 cultures. Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 1989.

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