1. Is this evaluation real or just for entertainment purposes?
2. Who should evaluate their relationship?
3. Why should I evaluate my relationship?
4. What can I expect to learn from this evaluation?
5. What is this relationship evaluation based on?

Is this evaluation real or just for entertainment purposes?

We consider this evaluation to be realistic and straight forward. Of course, there isn't a hard and fast set of rules that can govern every relationship. There are though, certain principles and personal attitudes that are applicable and are present in every successful and happy relationship. The information that we've provided is to be used as guidelines for those who are questioning the worth of their relationship.

For every relationship dynamic, there is two different people from different backgrounds, experiences, attitudes and so forth. We contend that the only people that can make a final decision about the worth of their relationship are the partners who are part of it.

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Who should evaluate their relationship?

This evaluation was originally developed for those who have come upon rocky times in their relationship and need to evaluate even if it is worth saving. But we've found that everyone in relationship should take this evaluation. It can reassure you that your relationship is all it can be or point out areas that need some attention.

All in all it is very powerful and eye-opening when people evaluate their relationship with a view to the 4 different areas we call cornerstones.

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Why should I evaluate my relationship?

You should evaluate your relationship to see where you stand. Even if everything is good with your relationship, you would like to know if there are areas that can use some improvement.

I can't tell you the number of people who thought that everything was just great in their relationship and all of a sudden they are blind-sided by some bit of news from their partner that devastates them. If they had been aware of certain things going on in their relationship, the situation would have never happened.

I am not trying to place doubt in your mind about your relationship. Look at it as preventative maintenance for your relationship. If you can make a poor relationship good and a good relationship great, isn't it worth looking into? Just as important, by checking your relationship for wear and tear, you can keep it perking right along.

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What can I expect to learn from this evaluation?

You are going to learn where you are strong and where you are weak as a couple and as individuals. This is done in the confines of, and how it applies to, your relationship. We don't pick apart individual traits or habits of one partner or the other.

There are things that are important to have as a couple and as individuals. You are going to get a chance to see things about yourself and your partner that you may not have thought about.

At the end of the evaluation, you will get description of your relationship as it looks according to the answers that you've given. Marion has also published a new book, “Is Every Relationship Worth Saving?”. This book is to be used with this relationship quiz / relationship test. In addition to helping with evaluating your relationship, this book gives a more detailed look at the necessary parts that make up the foundation of a great relationship.

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What is this relationship evaluation based on?

This evaluation was developed and based on information from studies, research, personal experiences and observations of my wife of more than thirty years, Marion L. Hails and of myself, John R. Hails Jr. Relationship Coaches.

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