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Overfunctioning in Relationships Test

People who “overfunction” in their relationship manage not only their own responsibilities and emotions but their partner’s, too. Overfunctioning people appear high-achieving, but beneath the facade, they’re often anxious and resentful. Are you doing too much? Take this test to find out.

STRONGLY DISAGREE NEUTRAL STRONGLY AGREE

1. I do the vast majority of household chores in my relationship.

DISAGREE AGREE

2. I feel anxious when my partner is in charge of something important, like booking a flight.

DISAGREE AGREE

3. I meticulously plan social outings to make sure my partner won't get bored.

DISAGREE AGREE

4. Whenever a new problem arises, I'm the one to jump in to fix it.

DISAGREE AGREE

5. I lack time to take care of myself because I’m doing so much for our relationship.

DISAGREE AGREE

6. It bothers me when my partner doesn’t take my advice on a problem.

DISAGREE AGREE

7. When I want my partner to achieve a goal, such as exercising more, I create a plan for them to follow.

DISAGREE AGREE

8. I need to remind my partner to do routine personal tasks, like taking their medication.

DISAGREE AGREE

9. I often answer questions that are directed at my partner.

DISAGREE AGREE

10. I frequently check in with my partner to make sure they’re doing what they plan to do.

DISAGREE AGREE

11. I feel calmer when I’m the one who’s in control of our responsibilities.

DISAGREE AGREE

12. If my partner tells me they can handle something important, I believe them.

DISAGREE AGREE

13. Even if I try to delegate a task to my partner, I usually end up doing it myself anyway.

DISAGREE AGREE

14. When my partner does a task, such as loading the dishwasher, I often need to supervise.

DISAGREE AGREE

15. If I took a break from handling everything, our life would completely fall apart.

DISAGREE AGREE

16. I sometimes focus more on meeting my partner’s needs than meeting my own.

DISAGREE AGREE

17. I pass along helpful, unsolicited articles to my partner.

DISAGREE AGREE

18. I have felt more like a parent than a partner in my relationship.

DISAGREE AGREE

19. Unless they ask for my help, I let my partner handle their own problems.

DISAGREE AGREE

20. Just doing something myself is easier than asking my partner to handle it.

DISAGREE AGREE