Are You at Risk of Roommate Syndrome?
Roommate Syndrome may sound like an incurable disease but don't worry, it's a very common problem that is easy to fix.
Why did you click on this quiz?
How often do you make love?
True or False: We are having lots of fun together.
True or False: We are having lots of interesting conversaations together.
Which statement best applies to you:
Do you sometimes feel your relationship is becoming passionless?
True or False: Emotional intimacy is a strength for us.
True or False: I'm beginning to feel more like roommates than romantic partners.
How do you tend to manage conflict?
Would you like to feel closer and more deeply understood?
Higher Risk of Roommate Syndrome
It looks like you may be feeling unconnected and more like roommates than romantic partners.
Don't worry, this is a very common problem and usually does not indicate a lack of love, respect, or affection. More likely, it has more to do with forgetting to carve out time to prioritize each other.
You probably feel like your relationship is centered around managing a household together instead of having fun and romance. If you both like it this way, there is no need to do anything at all, and please don't feel like there is something wrong with you or the kind of relationship you like.
If you'd rather feel more intimacy and connection, here are some options:
- Consider couples therapy with a licensed provider
- Enroll in a couples retreat to refresh and renew your relationship: DIY Online Retreat
- Practice your empathy skills to feel more connected and understood: Empathy Made Easy (Free course)
- Complete a Couples Therapy Workbook together such as Love Is an Action Verb: Couples Therapy Workbook
- Indulge in a romantic getaway together. Here is one in the Poconos, PA: Weekend Getaway Couples Retreat
Lower Risk of Roommate Syndrome
Keep up the great work! You are not at high risk of Roommate Syndrome, but it is important to maintain healthy habits.
It looks like you may be feeling connected and like intimate romantic partners instead of roommates managing a household together. If you like the current balance of your relationship there is no need to make any changes, but rather maintain your current routines.
Long-lasting love is attainable only by carving out time to prioritize your relationship on a regular basis.
If you'd like to feel even more close, or want to get some relationship self-care on teh calendar, here are some options for you.
- Enroll in a couples retreat to refresh and renew your relationship: DIY Online Retreat
- Practice your empathy skills to feel more connected and understood: Empathy Made Easy (Free course)
- Indulge in a romantic getaway together. Relationship Academy has one coming up in the Poconos, PA: Weekend Getaway Couples Retreat
- Complete a Couples Therapy Workbook together such as Love Is an Action Verb: Couples Therapy Workbook
