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Attorney Laurie Israel
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Take the Marriage Quiz

1. Do you appreciate some of the aspects of your spouse? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
2. When there is a problem do you discuss it with your spouse? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
3. Does your spouse react badly when you discuss a problem? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
4. Do you react badly when your spouse brings up an issue? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
5. Do you say everything that is on your mind to your spouse immediately? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
6. Do you have prevalent negative thoughts about your spouse? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
7. Do you prefer the company of your friends to the company of your spouse? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
8. Do you feel your spouse is contributing as much as you are to the relationship? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
9. Do you feel your spouse is contributing as much as you to the family finances, or making an equal contribution in some other way? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
10. Do you feel your spouse is contributing as much as you to the running of the household and raising children, or contributing equally in some other way? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
11. Do you think badly of your spouse? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
12. Do you and your spouse have shared interests? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
13. Do you have fantasies of leaving the marriage? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
14. Do you want to make your marriage work? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
15. Have you tried everything you can to make your marriage work and resolve your problems with your spouse? Yes
 No
 Sometimes
These are all important questions and can assess the state of your marriage. If you find your marriage lacking, it is possible that you (and your spouse) can improve it by many means — mediation, martial counseling, reading materials, workshops. A marriage is an important part of your life. You should not discard it needlessly.
  For more information, read "25 Secrets to a Great Marriage" and "The Throwaway Marriage" on the articles page.