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Do you really know you partner?

30 July 2010 No Comment

Have you ever asked yourself if your partner really knows who you are of even if you really know your partner? Although it may not seem imperative to know each other in the beginning stages, down the line it’s EVERYTHING!!! We often use “TIME” as a factor of really knowing someone but in actuality “Time” is what hinders everything. Utilizing time as a reasoning of knowing someone can sometimes lead you to be oblivious to the changes in your partner and your understanding of that person. Here below is a Partner Awareness Quiz, I challenge you to take the time and see how well you and your partner really know each other! GOOD LUCK!

Partner Awareness Quiz

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you already know your partner inside out. Instead, without judgmental attitudes and with an open mind, give your best, most objective attention to this fascinating enterprise.Answer the following questions as honestly as you can. Remember that you need to do this without consulting your partner. The point is to assess how aware of your partner you are now. Make this an honest appraisal.
I can name my partner’s three best friends.	True	False
I know what accomplishments my partner is most proud of.	True	False
I can identify the happiest time in my partner’s life.	True	False
I know what my partner considers to be his or her greatest losses in life.	True	False
I can describe what my partner considers to be his or her greatest area of difficulty in interacting with each of his parents.	True	False
I know what will be probably be playing on the radio when my partner is driving somewhere.	True	False
I can name the relatives that my partner would most likely try to avoid at a family reunion.	True	False
I can describe the most traumatic event that occurred in my partner’s childhood.	True	False
My partner has clearly identified for me what he or she wants in life.	True	False
I can identify the obstacles that my partner believes are preventing his or her getting what he or she wants.	True	False
I know which of my partner’s physical features he or she is least happy about.	True	False
I can recall the very first impressions I had of my partner.	True	False
I know what section of the Sunday newspaper my partner is likely to turn to first.	True	False
I can describe, in some detail, the home environment in which my partner was raised.	True	False
I know what makes my partner laugh.	True	False
I know what my partner’s parents would probably say is the thing about my partner that they are most proud of.	True	False
I can describe two or three decisions my partner made before we met that my partner now regrets — and my partner can do the same about me.	True	False
I know which part of a restaurant menu my partner is likely to look at first.	True	False
I can quote three things my partner says to me that he or she says to no one else in this world.	True	False
I am thoroughly familiar with my partner’s religious beliefs.	True	False
Scoring: Give yourself 1 point for each True answer. 0 to 9 – Miles to go, but the perfect opportunity on hand 10 or higher – Fairly accurate profile, but with much exploration and discovery ahead