What this conflict situations measures
This conflict situations estimates self-reported relationship conflict calm talk blame loop stonewall exit repair bid couple dispute habit signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into calm talk, blame loop, stonewall exit, repair bid. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your relationship conflict habit index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed relationship conflict calm talk blame loop stonewall exit repair bid couple dispute habit signals on this screener.
Calm talk
How often conflict calm talk patterns fit you.
Blame loop
How often conflict blame loop patterns fit you.
Stonewall exit
How often conflict stonewall exit patterns fit you.
Repair bid
How often conflict repair bid patterns fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the conflict situations
Complete 22 items to receive your relationship conflict habit index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your relationship conflict habit index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Relationship Conflict Habit | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed relationship conflict calm talk blame loop stonewall exit repair bid couple dispute habit signals patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Relationship Conflict Habit | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong relationship conflict calm talk blame loop stonewall exit repair bid couple dispute habit signals signals across domains |
| Higher Relationship Conflict Habit | 66 to 100 | Frequent relationship conflict calm talk blame loop stonewall exit repair bid couple dispute habit signals signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report conflict situations patterns on this screener
- A relationship conflict habit index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Relationship conflict habit index and sibling screeners
This conflict situations screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: calm talk, blame loop, stonewall exit, repair bid. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the relationships & dating hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Attachment style quiz | Attachment focus rather than conflict calm talk repair habit items |
| Relationship satisfaction quiz | Satisfaction screen rather than blame stonewall dispute cues |
Conflict Situations FAQ
What does this conflict situations measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a relationship conflict habit index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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