How Do I Tend to Get Close to People?

Original exploration. Not a validated psychological measure.

When things get close with a partner or a friend, what do I usually do: lean in, go slowly, or keep some distance?

A short, honest look at how you handle closeness and space with a partner or close friends: leaning in, opening up slowly, or keeping your space. Free result. Not a diagnosis.

Picture each situation and choose what you would most likely do, not what you think you should do. Some are about a partner or someone you're dating, some about a close friend. If a situation doesn't fit your life right now (for example, you're not dating), choose “Not applicable”. The statements after the situations are about the past four weeks.

Who it's for

Adults who want a clearer picture of how they handle closeness and space with a partner, someone they're dating or a close friend.

What it can't tell you

  • Your attachment style in the research sense, or whether you have any mental health condition
  • Why these patterns formed for you
  • What another person feels about you
  • Whether a particular relationship should continue or end

One question asks whether you've felt lonely lately. You can skip it.

Questions marked "optional" can be skipped. If you skip too many questions about one area, your result will say so instead of guessing.

No sign-up needed. Your answers are saved with an anonymous ID in this browser so you can see your result. You can delete them any time on the Privacy page.

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