Marital Satisfaction Test

A research-informed look at the strength of your marriage.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: March 21, 2026

Healthy relationships are built on many things, including communication, emotional understanding, shared responsibilities, and the ability to navigate conflict together. This marital satisfaction test offers a structured way to reflect on how your partnership is functioning across these core areas. Rather than focusing on one issue alone, the questions look at the overall experience of being in your relationship — from feeling understood and supported to how decisions, finances, and daily responsibilities are handled. Your responses can help highlight strengths, as well as areas that may benefit from greater attention or conversation. If you’re interested in exploring related dynamics, you may also want to take our Relationship Satisfaction Scale or the Ineffective Arguing Inventory, which look more closely at emotional fulfillment and conflict patterns.

Take The Marital Satisfaction Scale

For each statement, indicate how much you agree. For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I feel satisfied with how we handle money and financial decisions together.

2. My emotional and practical needs are being met in this relationship.

3. I am happy with how we spend our free time together.

4. I feel satisfied with our physical affection and sexual connection.

5. We work well together in our roles as parents or caregivers.

6. I rarely question whether being in this relationship was the right choice.

7. Our relationship with extended family and friends feels balanced and positive.

8. We respect each other’s values, beliefs, or spiritual views.

9. My partner and I generally understand each other well.

10. I feel content with my partner’s personality and everyday habits.

11. We manage household and life responsibilities in a way that feels fair.

12. My partner is emotionally attuned to my feelings most of the time.

13. I feel heard and understood when we communicate.

14. Overall, I view our relationship as successful.

15. We resolve disagreements in a healthy and constructive way.

16. I feel supported in pursuing my personal goals and interests within the relationship.

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

First Name

Age

Gender

Region

References

Inspired by work by Fowers, B. J., & Olson, D. H. (1993). ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale: A brief research and clinical tool. Journal of Family Psychology, 7(2), 176–185.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this scale take?
It takes a few minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?
Yes, all responses are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?
Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Marital Satisfaction Test

Take The Marital Satisfaction Scale

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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