Relationships
Relationship satisfaction
7 questions · 2 min
This short questionnaire asks how satisfied you feel in your romantic relationship: whether your needs are met, how much you love your partner and how the relationship compares with your hopes.
It works for any kind of romantic relationship, whether you’re dating, living together or married. It’s about how you feel now, and that can change over time.
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What it shows
How satisfied you feel with your romantic relationship right now.
What it doesn’t
A judgement of your relationship or your partner, or a prediction of the future.
Who it’s for
This test may suit you if you’d like a quiet moment to check in with how your relationship feels: during a happy patch, a rocky one, or a time of change like moving in together, having a baby or a busy spell at work.
Some couples like to take it separately and then talk about their answers. It can also be a helpful starting point before couples counselling, or a way to notice how things change over time.
Questions people ask
What does the Relationship Assessment Scale measure?
It measures how satisfied you feel with your romantic relationship overall. The questions cover how well your needs are met, how much you love your partner, how many problems there are, and how the relationship compares with what you hoped for.
How long does the RAS take?
There are 7 questions, and most people finish in about 2 minutes. Each question has its own set of five answers.
How is the RAS scored?
Each answer is scored from 1 to 5, and two questions worded the other way round are flipped first. Your score is the average, from 1 to 5, where higher means more satisfied. There are no official cut-offs, so the result is described in thirds of the range.
Can my partner take it too?
Yes. It works for any kind of romantic relationship, and each of you answers for how you feel. Your scores may differ, and that can be a useful thing to talk about together.
What if my score is low?
A low score isn’t a judgement of your relationship or your partner, and it doesn’t predict the future. Talking with your partner, someone you trust or a couples counsellor can help. If you ever feel unsafe with a partner, you can find free, confidential helplines at findahelpline.com.
How often can I retake it?
About once a month. How you feel in a relationship can change, so taking it again can show how things are moving.
Where it comes from
Developed by psychologist Susan Hendrick in 1988.
Relationship Assessment Scale
On iPhone or iPad?
Sprout is an app there too, and this link opens the test straight away if you have it.
Coming soon to the App Store