Couple compatibility test
8 honest questions to see where you really stand on communication, trust, future, and intimacy. Free and instant.
The couple compatibility test measures five areas research links to healthy relationships: communication, trust, shared future, intimacy, and conflict repair. Answer 8 questions and get a 0–100 score with a per-area breakdown. It's not a diagnosis — it's a mirror to talk better.
What does this compatibility test measure?
Compatibility isn't instant chemistry — it's the sum of how you talk, how much you trust, where you're headed, and how much you enjoy each other. This test turns those areas into an easy-to-read score so you have a concrete starting point.
It's inspired by well-known research — the Gottman Institute's work on communication and repair after conflict, and Robert Sternberg's triangular theory (intimacy, passion, commitment) — but it's a reflective tool, not a clinical diagnosis.
How your result is calculated
Each question adds points to a total and to one or more dimensions (communication, trust, future, intimacy, conflict repair). Your final score is the percentage of points earned out of the maximum.
- 0–39%: some areas need attention soon.
- 40–59%: good foundations with open topics.
- 60–79%: solid, healthy relationship.
- 80–100%: deep, aligned connection.
The per-dimension breakdown shows where you're strongest and where to talk. The number matters less than the conversation it starts.
All the quiz questions
When something about your partner bothers you, what do you usually do?
How sure do you feel that your partner is loyal?
When you picture the future (moving in, kids, money)...
After a big fight, what usually happens?
How often do you laugh or share inside jokes?
When your partner has a bad day, you...
On money and priorities, you two...
Do you feel you can be yourself without fear of judgment?
- The Gottman Institute — communication, repair, and the “Four Horsemen”
- Sternberg, R. J. — Triangular theory of love (intimacy, passion, commitment)
- Hazan, C. & Shaver, P. (1987). Romantic Love Conceptualized as an Attachment Process. JPSP, 52, 511–524.
Frequently asked questions
Is the couple compatibility test free?
Yes. It's 100% free, no sign-up, no data collected. Answer 8 questions and get your score and breakdown instantly.
Should we take it together or separately?
Both work. Separately, it's revealing to compare perceptions; together, it's a great excuse to talk through each answer.
Does a low score mean we should break up?
No. A low score points to areas that need conversation or help — not a verdict. Many couples with mid scores improve a lot by talking about what they avoided.
Does this replace couples therapy?
No. It's educational and entertainment content. If you feel ongoing distress, violence, or gridlock, see a mental-health professional.
What is the test based on?
It draws on relationship research — like the Gottman Institute's work and Sternberg's triangular theory of love — adapted into a short, reflective format.
What about your relationship?
Take the quiz and discover your compatibility, communication, and future in minutes.