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Understanding Disconnect in Relationships

This assessment helps you evaluate your knowledge of emotional disconnection—what causes it, how it shows up, and what keeps it going. Whether you’re in a relationship or reflecting on past ones, these questions challenge you to recognize the subtle signs of disconnect and understand how they impact emotional closeness. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass.

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Question 1 of 12

Disconnection is usually the result of one partner withdrawing emotionally while the other remains fully engaged.

 

A

True

B

False

Question 2 of 12

You and your partner still do things together, but you often feel invisible or emotionally flat. What is the most accurate explanation?

A

You’re becoming less emotionally needy

B

The relationship is evolving into a more practical phase

C

There’s a quiet erosion of emotional connection

D

Your expectations might be too high

Question 3 of 12

When emotional disconnect grows, which pattern is most likely to develop between partners?

A

Increased effort to impress each other

B

More verbal fights that lead to growth

C

Diminished attempts at emotional repair after conflict

D

Regular avoidance of physical intimacy

Question 4 of 12

Talking every day and sharing responsibilities means a relationship is emotionally connected.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 12

You feel uneasy expressing what you need because you’re unsure how it will be received. Over time, this leads to…

A

Healthy independence

B

Suppressed needs

C

Learning to self-soothe

D

Clearer boundaries in the relationship

Question 6 of 12

Which of the following most accurately describes the emotional experience of disconnect?

A

A gradual loss of curiosity and emotional responsiveness

B

An increase in conflict and misunderstandings

C

A shift in priorities and values

D

Reduced communication about goals and logistics

Question 7 of 12

You’ve noticed that when your partner speaks, you no longer feel the urge to respond with interest or empathy. What might this indicate?

A

You’ve outgrown emotional codependency

B

You’re becoming more emotionally secure

C

Your nervous system is regulating more effectively

D

You’ve developed emotional numbness or detachment

Question 8 of 12

If one partner feels disconnected but the other doesn’t, it’s not really a relationship problem.

A

True

B

False

Question 9 of 12

What subtle sign may be more concerning than open disagreement?

A

Consistently neutral or indifferent responses to one another

B

Growing differences in lifestyle preferences

C

Occasional conflict about unmet needs

D

Ongoing avoidance of meaningful conversation

Question 10 of 12

You’ve stopped expecting your partner to understand your emotional world. What impact does this have on the relationship?

A

It helps reduce dependency

B

It leads to fewer emotional breakdowns

C

It breaks the expectation of mutual attunement

D

It signals you’ve reached emotional maturity

Question 11 of 12

Emotional disconnect can exist even in relationships where partners report high levels of satisfaction.

A

True

B

False

Question 12 of 12

You’ve started keeping your thoughts and feelings to yourself, even when something bothers you. Which of the following best describes this shift?

A

You’re becoming more self-reliant

B

You’re preserving peace during a stressful season

C

You’re avoiding emotional risk

D

You’re giving your partner space to open up

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