Relational psychology tests - Relationships

How do you interact with your partner and friends?

1. What kind of present would you buy for a very close friend?

  a. A handkerchief
  b. Something you like
  c. Something your friend wants
  d. Something popular
  e. Something handmade

2. What kind of chair do you prefer?

  a. Fabric
  b. Leather
  c. Wood
  d. Built-in massager

3. You want to cross a river, but there is no bridge in sight. What do you do?

  a. Swim across
  b. Build a raft
  c. Search for a bridge
  d. Search for a shallow spot to wade across
  e. Wait until the river dries up

Analysis

1. What kind of present would you buy for a very closed friend ?

a. You tend to become lost in clouds of confusion when relating to others.
b. You assume that the world revolves around yourself.
c. You tend to think about others' feelings a lot, perhaps because you are so eager to be liked.
d. You care more about fashion than you do about your own and other people's needs.
e. You have a tendency to overdo things, but you place a high value on friendship.

By stating what kind of gift you would give to a good friend, you are actually revealing how you relate to others. However, it doesn't really matter so much what you give someone - if you care enough to give something, your friend will get the message

2. What kind of chair do you prefer?

You want your partner to:

a. Be together with you always
b. Be more open with you
c. Take more care of his/her dress and manner
d. Give you more attention

If you choose to sit on certain chair, you are not suspicious or distrustful of it. This is similar to our relationships with the people we like. The qualities we look for in a chair are similar to the qualities that we look for in a partner.

3. You want to cross a river, but there is no bridge in sight. What do you do?

When it comes to finding a romantic partner you:

a. Search until you find your perfect match.
b. Create opportunities to interact with many people, then select someone you like.
c. Do not have any particular type in mind, but are inclined to look for someone who is likely to say 'yes' if asked.
d. Base your search on information from your friends.
e. Are not too worried about finding someone right away.

Your answer to this question reveals the way you search for a partner. Crossing a river is the equivalent of going out and finding that special someone. In any case, if you don't make an effort to meet people, there's no way any relationships is going to start at all. So, get to it!