RELATING, DATING, & MATING  Quiz

Where do you fall in the realm of Relating, Dating, and Mating?    Rate yourself in the following areas and find out.  
Be objective and honest.

Rating Scale:  Rate each item on a scale fro 0 to 10

8–10: Absolutely!  Very True for me.  
5-7:    Somewhat.  I need to put more positive attention here.
0-4:    Not really.  I could really use help here. 

I know what I want
I have a clear vison for my life and relationship.
I can envision my perfect life in rich detail that feels strong and very real and keeps me motivated.
I can identify my passions, my purpose, and what makes me tick.

I know my requirements
I have a written list of at least ten nonnegotiable requirements that I use for screening potential partners.
I have defined my top 5 Absolute Essential List and I am very clear that if any are missing, a relationship will not work for me. I am committed to waiting until I meet someone who possesses all of my top five Absolute Essentials before entering a committed relationship.
I am clear on the difference between Requirements, Needs, and Wants and know what these are for me.

I am happy and successful being single
I enjoy my life, my work, my family, my friends, and my own company.
I am living the life that I want, and I am not seeking a relationship out of desperation and need.
I am living my passions, purpose and being my tick.

I am ready and available for commitment
I have no emotional or legal baggage from a previous relationship.
I am not holding onto hopes of getting back together with my ex.
I am not plotting the revenge of my ex or trying to get back at them by dating or latching onto someone else.
My schedule, commitments, and lifestyle allows me availablility to build a new relationship.

I am satisfied with my work/career
My work is fulfilling, supports my lifestyle, and does not interfere with my availability for a new relationship.
My work is part of who I am. It does not totally define me.

I am healthy in mind, body, and spirit
My physical, mental or emotional health does not interfere with having the life and relationship that I want.
I accept who I am and trust that the right person for me will love me regardless of any illness, disability, handicaps, or size.
I am reasonably happy and feel good. I am positive about my life and my prospects about finding true love.
I believe that I will find the right partner for me and that I deserve to be happy.

My financial and legal business is handled
I have no financial or legal issues that would interfere with having the life and relationship that I want.
I am taking action toward correcting financial situations and remain committed to do so, and feel confident that a partner can accept this.

My family relationships are functional and healthy
My relationships with my children, ex, siblings, parents, and extended family do not interfere with having the life and relationship that I want.
I communicate in a loving manner and there is mutual respect between my children, ex, family, sibling, parents and extended family, and if not I am taking action to achieve this.

I have effective dating skills
I initiate contact with people I want to meet, and disengage from people who are not a match for me.
I keep my physical and emotional boundaries.
I balance my heart with my head with potential partners.
I am comfortable asserting and communicating my needs.

I have effective communication skills
I can listen compassionately - hearing what someone else is saying without taking it personally
I listen without interrupting
I understand the difference between being a giver and a receiver in discussions
I can express how I feel rather that judging, blaming or accusing the other person

I understand the stages of love and relationships
I am aware that love and relationships have several stages and know what they are.
I understand how to remain engaged and present through each of these stages.
I am aware of the myths of marriage, and have realistic expectations of committed relationships and marriage.
I am willing to participate fully in giving and receiving in a relationship.

I have effective relationship skills
I understand relationships
I can maintain closeness and intimacy
I communicate authentically and assertively
I negotiate differences positively
I allow myself to trust and be vulnerable
I can give and receive love without emotional barriers

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