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Comfort With Singlehood Test

20 Questions

3 Minutes

Are you able to be happy without being in a relationship?

For some people, being single is a source of extreme frustration, stress, and discomfort. For others, it’s no big deal; singlehood feels natural and they feel no pressure to change that. Which group do you belong in? Take this test to find out.

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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about single life, and whether they (or someone close to them) is cut out for it.

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How to Get Help

If you’re concerned about your relationship status, your ability maintaining long-term connections, or the anxiety or stress you may feel around dating, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to address it. You can find a clinician in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

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Apostolou, M., et al. The price of being single: An explorative study of the disadvantages of singlehood. Personality and Individual Differences, 2023.

DePaulo, Bella. Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life. Apollo, 2023.

Singlehood Basic entry, Psychology Today.