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Rate Your Relationship: Satisfaction, Agreement, and Togetherness

Busby, Christensen, and Larson ¹ created a tool that is called the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS). The tool uses 14 questions to measure the quality of a couple's relationship. It focuses on three main areas:

Consensus: How well you and your partner agree on things like decisions, values, and showing affection.
Satisfaction: How happy you are in the relationship, including how well you handle arguments.
Cohesion: Cohesion can be thought of as “togetherness,” and this survey measures it by asking about how much time you spend together and how well you communicate.

Research has demonstrated that this survey is reliable.

Your total score can be between 0 and 69. Higher scores are more desirable. A score of 48 or higher might suggest your relationship is doing well, but a score of 47 or less could suggest you need some help with your relationship.

¹Busby DM, Christensen C, Crane DR, Larson JH. A revision of the dyadic adjustment scale for use with distressed and nondistressed couples: construct hierarchy and multidimensional scales. J Marital Fam Ther. 1995;21(3):289–308.

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Revised Dyadic Assessment Questions

Most persons have disagreements in their relationships. Please indicate below the approximate extent of agreement or disagreement between you and your partner for each item on the following list.

1. Religious matters

0	1	2	3	4	5
Always Disagree	Almost Always Disagree	Frequently Disagree	Occasionally Agree	Almost Always Agree	Always Agree

2. Demonstrations of affection

0	1	2	3	4	5
Always Disagree	Almost Always Disagree	Frequently Disagree	Occasionally Agree	Almost Always Agree	Always Agree

3. Making major decisions

0	1	2	3	4	5
Always Disagree	Almost Always Disagree	Frequently Disagree	Occasionally Agree	Almost Always Agree	Always Agree

4. Sex relations

0	1	2	3	4	5
Always Disagree	Almost Always Disagree	Frequently Disagree	Occasionally Agree	Almost Always Agree	Always Agree

5. Correct or proper behavior

0	1	2	3	4	5
Always Disagree	Almost Always Disagree	Frequently Disagree	Occasionally Agree	Almost Always Agree	Always Agree

6. Career decisions

0	1	2	3	4	5
Always Disagree	Almost Always Disagree	Frequently Disagree	Occasionally Agree	Almost Always Agree	Always Agree

Next you will be asked about the frequency of certain events. Please indicate the frequency below from "all the time" to "never."

7. How often do you discuss or have you considered divorce, separation, or terminating your relationship?

0	1	2	3	4	5
All the Time	Most of the Time	More Often than Not	Occasionally	Rarely	Never

8. How often do you and your partner quarrel?

0	1	2	3	4	5
All the Time	Most of the Time	More Often than Not	Occasionally	Rarely	Never

9. Do you ever regret being in your relationship with your partner?

0	1	2	3	4	5
All the Time	Most of the Time	More Often than Not	Occasionally	Rarely	Never

10. How often do you and your partner 'get on each other's nerves'?

0	1	2	3	4	5
All the Time	Most of the Time	More Often than Not	Occasionally	Rarely	Never

11. Do you and your partner engage in outside interests together?

0	1	2	3	4
Never	Rarely	Occasionally	Almost Everyday	Everyday

How often would you say the following events occur between you and your partner?

12. Have a stimulating exchange of ideas

0	1	2	3	4	5
Never	Less than Once a Month	Once or Twice a Month	Once or Twice a Week	Once a Day	More Often

13. Work together on a project

0	1	2	3	4	5
Never	Less than Once a Month	Once or Twice a Month	Once or Twice a Week	Once a Day	More Often

14. Calmly discuss something

0	1	2	3	4	5
Never	Less than Once a Month	Once or Twice a Month	Once or Twice a Week	Once a Day	More Often

Disclaimer

This survey and the information provided here are intended for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional help. This survey can offer insights into your relationship, but should not be used as a standalone tool to diagnose or treat relationship issues. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties, you can schedule a free consultation or consult with another qualified couple’s counselor for support.

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