
Couple Burnout Measure
Take this test to find out if your relationship candle is burning at both ends.
By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
December 12, 2023

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
December 12, 2023
Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.
The Couple Burnout Measure is a 10-item test that reveals the extent of "burnout" in your relationship. Burnout refers to a condition characterized by physical, emotional and mental fatigue, a diminished feeling of achievement, a sense of detachment and a lack of involvement. Couple burnout is usually seen in long-term relationships that are emotionally demanding or involve some degree of caretaking responsibilities.
This test has been used by numerous psychological researchers to investigate the experience of burnout in couples, what predicts burnout and the influences burnout can have on romantic relationships. It is especially useful in developing various interventions targeting multiple relationship-related stressors.
You can take this test here. Please follow all of the steps to receive your results.
References: Pines, A. P., Neal, M. B., Hammer, L. B., & Icekson T. (2011). Job Burnout and Couple Burnout in Dual-earner Couples in the Sandwiched Generation. Social Psychology Quarterly, 74(4), 361-386.