It’s natural to want to see the best in our partners, but sometimes we can take it too far, creating an idealized version of them in our minds that simply doesn’t exist.

This can lead to frustration, disappointment, and ultimately, the failure of the relationship.

If you’re wondering whether you might be guilty of idealizing your partner, take this 10-question quiz to find out.

Quiz: Are you guilty of idealizing your partner?

Do you find yourself constantly making excuses for your partner’s behavior?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you downplay your own needs and wants in order to avoid conflict?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you feel like your partner can do no wrong?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you ignore red flags or warning signs because you don’t want to believe anything negative about your partner?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you put your partner’s needs and wants ahead of your own, even if it’s to your own detriment?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.

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Are you more focused on the idea of your partner than on who they actually are?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you find yourself constantly making excuses for your partner’s behavior?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you have a hard time accepting criticism of your partner?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you feel like your partner is perfect and that you don’t deserve them?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.
Do you have a hard time accepting your partner’s flaws and imperfections?

a) Yes, all the time.
b) Sometimes.
c) No, never.

Quiz results:

If you answered mostly:.

A – You may be guilty of idealizing your partner. Examine your beliefs and expectations about your partner to see if they align with reality.
B – You may be idealizing your partner in some ways, but you still have a realistic view of their flaws and imperfections.
C – You have a healthy, realistic view of your partner and their qualities and flaws.

Conclusion

Idealizing your partner can be a natural part of falling in love, but it’s important to maintain a realistic view of who they are in order to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Use the quiz results to help you examine your own beliefs and expectations about your partner, and work towards building a more honest and realistic relationship.