What this do i want a divorce measures
This do i want a divorce quiz estimates self-reported lost closeness, broken trust, a future picture without a spouse, and steps toward leaving patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into lost connection, broken trust, future picture, exit pull. 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 divorce leaning index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed lost closeness, broken trust, a future picture without a spouse, and steps toward leaving on this screener.
Lost connection
How much daily warmth, play, and touch has drained from the marriage.
Broken trust
How much past hurt and hollow apologies shape what you say and believe.
Future picture
How easily you can picture years ahead inside this marriage.
Exit pull
How far thoughts have moved into research, rehearsal, and planning.
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 do i want a divorce quiz
Complete 22 items to receive your divorce leaning index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your divorce leaning 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 Divorce Leaning | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed lost closeness, broken trust, a future picture without a spouse, and steps toward leaving patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Divorce Leaning | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong lost closeness, broken trust, a future picture without a spouse, and steps toward leaving signals across domains |
| Higher Divorce Leaning | 66 to 100 | Frequent lost closeness, broken trust, a future picture without a spouse, and steps toward leaving signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
Tips at a glance
A quick takeaway graphic with topic tips (not your personal quiz scores). Start the quiz for your index, bands, and charts.
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report do i want a divorce patterns on this screener
- A divorce leaning 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
- Tell you whether to divorce or stay, since only you can decide
- Give legal, financial, or custody advice, which needs a licensed attorney in your state
- Replace couples therapy or individual counseling
- Assess safety at home; fear, control, or violence calls for the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
Divorce leaning index and sibling screeners
This do i want a divorce screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: lost connection, broken trust, future picture, exit pull. 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 |
|---|---|
| Are there signs your marriage is over quiz | Warning signs in the marriage itself rather than your own leaning and planning |
| Am I better off single quiz | How life alone might compare with partnered life rather than a decision about a marriage |
Do I Want a Divorce Quiz FAQ
What does this do i want a divorce measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a divorce leaning 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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