Love Test

Are you ready to take Dr. Laura’s “Is it Love?” test? After taking this test, you’ll quickly know whether your relationship has a good chance of growing into a long-lasting relationship, and maybe even marriage. Print this page, and then answer each question with “yes” or “no.” After taking the test, check your score results below. Afterwards, have your boyfriend/girlfriend take the test to see how you compare. Most importantly, be honest! Your future happiness depends on it.  

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is the top female radio personality in America. A licensed marriage, family and child counselor, Dr. Laura’s internationally syndicated radio show airs on over 450 stations in the U.S. and is heard by 18 million listeners each week.

Take Dr. Laura’s Is It Love Test

1______Can you say there’s no jealousy in your relationship?

2______Is your relationship free of drug and alcohol abuse?

3______Can you say you’re never asked to compromise your moral values?

4______Do you appreciate and enjoy each other’s family and friends?

5______Have you discussed your long-term goals for faith, family and career in detail?

6______Do you have complete confidence in each other?

7______Has experience shown him/her to always be truthful and open with you?

8______Does he/she always follow through on promises and commitments?

9______Do you talk openly and easily with each other about everything? (Including this test?)

10_____Do you both listen carefully to one another and try to understand each other’s point of view?

11_____Do you practice the same faith by praying and going to church together regularly?

12_____Do you both agree that marriage is forever?

13_____Do you refrain from using manipulation or blackmail to get your own way?

14_____Do you like spending time together doing different activities? (Not just watching TV, mall shopping or talking on the phone together. I recommend volunteering for church, charity and civic projects- or joining clubs at school, bands, debate teams or sports programs.)

15_____When you have a disagreement or the going gets tough, do both of you respond respectfully with patience and understanding?

16_____Have your family and friends told you they approve of your relationship- that they feel it’s making you a better person?

17_____Do you limit your physical relationship to holding hands and simple kisses?

18_____Have you seen each other during good times and bad? (Virtues shine during adversity. Never rush to marriage- you’ll miss critical signs of good or bad character traits.)

19_____Do you both stay away from pornographic magazines, videos, Internet, etc.?

20_____If your future spouse had a serious accident that maimed or disfigured him/her for life, would your love remain strong? Could your love survive without physical expression?

21_____Do each of you dress, speak and act modestly?

22_____Can you admit your own shortcomings and discuss them openly?

23_____Are you both generous in making sacrifices for others?

24_____Does your sweetheart already have the qualities needed to be a super spouse and a wonderful parent for your children?

25_____Are you willing to give up power and let your loved one control some of the important decisions and circumstances? (True love means frequently surrendering your will to meet your loved one’s needs and wishes without violating your moral values.)

Dr. Laura’s “Is It Love?” Test Results

SCORING: Give yourself one point for each “yes” answer.

22-25 pts. “Solid as a Rock!”… It’s True Love! Congrats on a very strong relationship.

19-21 pts. “Looking Good!”… Your relationship has good potential. With a little work, you can become “Solid as a Rock.”

15-18 pts. “”Warning Signals!”… It might be “infatuation.” Work on the “No’s.” Take the test again in six months and again in 12 months. Hopefully your scores will improve and your relationship will grow. If you relationship doesn’t greatly improve within a year, you should consider ending it.

Below 15 pts. “Red Alert!”… Sorry, this may be painful to hear, but it’s probably time to say “goodbye.” It’s either blind infatuation or there are other serious problems. (If you’re married and you scored below 15 points, don’t give up- get some good marriage counseling ASAP.)

BONUS POINTS- If you are both committed to saving sex for marriage, add TWO points to your score!