Quiz: Are You Comfortable Being Single?
On today's "I Married Myself" show, relationship coach and healthy living expert Terri Trespicio shared her tips for staying happy while single.
In this web exclusive, Terri wrote a quiz to see if you could be happy being single. Take the quiz and tweet @Anderson and @TerriT with your score!
To begin, have a pen and paper handy. Write your A, B, or C answers next to each question and keep your score...
Score key:
A=3
B=2
C=1
Singles Quiz by Terri Trespicio
How does the single life suit you? Whether you've been in the trenches for years or about to dive back in, it's worth taking a look at how you really feel about life on your own. Take our quiz and find out if the single life might be your sweet spot.
RESULTS
Score key:
A=3
B=2
C=1
If you scored:
36-45…You're a free spirit
There's no question -- you're quite comfy with your single self, even when you're in a relationship. You've got an upbeat attitude, strong self esteem, and a sense of control in your life. Plus, you are aware that life is what you make it. This will serve you well, regardless of relationship status. If and when you find yourself going solo, you'll be just fine.
25-35…You’re stretching your single wings
Congratulations: You're 100% normal. You may, however, find yourself buckling under coupling pressure -- which could mean making decisions for the wrong reasons (such as settling for someone just to relieve that pressure). It's okay if you would prefer to be paired, but know that being single may also give you the chance to explore and strengthen your sense of self. Don’t knock it 'til you try it.
15-24…Single scares the #@! out of you
The idea of going it alone strikes fear into your heart. The problem is that fear may keep you stuck in dead-end relationships simply because you doubt your own ability to stay afloat sans beau. If you are currently single, stop beating yourself up over it! There are millions of attractive, smart, single people living rich, fulfilling lives -- and you can be one of them, whether a relationship comes along or not. It's okay to prefer coupledom, but it's worth asking yourself what's behind those lurking fears. Because those issues may be holding you back from a fuller, happier life -- whether you're single or not.
Terri Trespicio is a New-York-based relationship coach and healthy living expert. Visit her at Trespicio.com.
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Comments
An interesting idea for a quiz, disappointing simplified answers; attempts to, though misses the chance to explore authentic motivations and the quality of interaction with others. Though this is for entertainment, would like to see a slightly more accurate assessment with a little more complexity.
The turning point in my life was when I turned twelve. I became aware of what I was going to do as a career, and I had envisioned myself as a single career woman. When I was twelve I strongly believed that career women bought flowers and got their hair done every week. In reality, this career woman grew her own flowers, got her hair cut every 4-6 weeks and never did get married or even close to it. So at the age of twelve I knew what my adult life was going to be like and planned my immediate future for it. I am an extremely happy, content, satisfied 60 year old woman with very few if any regrets.
I scored a 36. I am 22 and have only been in one relationship. Of course sometimes I wish I was with someone but for the most part I am happy being single and not committing myself to a relationship I don't want to be in or should not be in.
i'm only showing the 1st question of the quiz..=(
I scored a 41. I have been single most my life and have no regrets. I like being able to go when I want, do what I want, and not have to worry about asking if it would be O.K. to do so. Besides I like being able to hang out naked anytime I want to and without somebody asking "what you want to do that for?" True sometimes I miss having somebody to do things with when friends can't but I manage to make friends almost every where I go, so it's not really a problem.
I just took the single quiz. I scored a 40. I've been single for most of my life. Sure, being single has its ups and downs, but you what, I'm happy being single. Just realized that marriage is not for me.