Sense Of Relational Entitlement Scale

Could an entitlement-complex be ruining your relationship? Take this test to find out.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | March 5, 2024

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.

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree:

1. When my partner makes me angry, I sometimes regret the fact that I don’t have a different partner.

2. I spend a lot of time thinking about my partner’s weaknesses.

3. When my partner hurts me, I’m immediately filled with a sense of distrust.

4. Sometimes I have a lot of criticism toward my partner.

5. When my partner frustrates me, I get very angry.

6. When I am frustrated by my partner, I feel I do not deserve it.

7. When my partner frustrates me, I sometimes think of ending the relationship.

8. Sometimes I’m angrier with my partner than with other people.

Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores to people similar to you.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.

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