
Sense Of Relational Entitlement Scale
Could an entitlement-complex be ruining your relationship? Take this test to find out.
By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
April 5, 2024

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.
April 5, 2024
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.
Entitlement in a relationship refers to a mindset or attitude where one partner believes they are inherently deserving of certain privileges, benefits, or treatment from the other partner solely based on their role in the relationship or their own perceived worth. This attitude can manifest in various ways, such as expecting special treatment, feeling entitled to have one's needs prioritized over the needs of the partner, or believing that the partner should conform to certain expectations without question.
In relationships, entitlement can lead to imbalances of power, resentment, and conflict. It can create a dynamic where one partner feels taken advantage of or unappreciated while the other partner may feel justified in their demands or expectations.
The Sense of Relational Entitlement Scale—Revised (SRE-R) measures one's sense of entitlement in a relationship. Based on extensive psychological research, this questionnaire assesses the impact of an excessive sense of entitlement with their romantic partner.
You can take this test here. Please follow all of the steps to receive your results.
References: Tolmacz, R., Lev-Ari, L., & Bachner-Melman, R. (2021). Refining the Assessment of Entitlement in Romantic Relationships: The Sense of Relational Entitlement Scale-Revised (SRE-R). Frontiers in Psychology, 12. e744618. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.744618