So, let me tell you about this whole “boyfriend test” thing I tried out. It all started when I stumbled upon some questionnaires online. I was curious about how strong my relationship really was, so I thought, why not give it a shot?
I started digging around and found this Partner Strengths Questionnaire (PSQ). I read that it was created by some professor named Dr. Todd Kashdan. Sounds legit, right? The idea is to see how well you and your partner appreciate each other’s strengths. Makes sense, I guess.
The first thing I did was to sit down with my boyfriend and explain what I wanted to do. Communication is key, they say. I told him it was just a fun little test to see how in tune we were with each other. Thankfully, he was game. He listened to me, valued my thought, I was really happy about this. That was already a good sign, I thought.
- Step 1: Finding the right questions. I gathered a bunch of questions from different quizzes I found online. Some were about how we handle disagreements, others about how we support each other when we’re feeling down.
- Step 2: Actually taking the quiz. We set aside some time, just the two of us, and went through the questions. We answered them honestly, no holding back. It was kind of interesting, actually.
- Step 3: Discussing the results. This was the important part. We talked about our answers, where we agreed, where we differed. It sparked some pretty good conversations, I must say.
We went through the questions one by one. I paid close attention to how he reacted to each question. Was he thoughtful? Did he take it seriously? Or did he just brush it off? His reactions told me a lot.
The Deep Dive
We talked about what we wrote down, and let me tell you, it was eye-opening. We realized we had different ways of showing love and support. I thought we were doing great on communication, but this test showed me we could do even better.
In the end, it wasn’t just about the test itself. It was about the conversations we had because of it. We learned more about each other, our strengths, and where we could improve. We started communicating more openly, tried to understand each other’s perspectives better.
I realized that these tests are just tools. It’s up to us to use them wisely. It’s not about passing or failing, but about growing together as a couple. And I think, in a way, we did just that. We’re stronger now, more connected. And that’s what really matters. So, yeah, that’s my story about the “boyfriend test” adventure. It was quite a ride!
