Special Report: Divorce test
Madelon Kaster
"I mean Bruce and I are best friends."
Kammie and Tim McLaughlin just one!
Kammie McLaughlin
"Soulmates"
Everyone hopes when they say, "I do" it lasts forever and a new test claims it can determine if you are headed for divorce court.
Dr. Oren Hernandez
"It's pretty accurate."
Marriage counselor Dr. Oren Hernandez says he came up with the quiz to see how relationships can stand the test of time.
Dr. Oren Hernandez
"As the couples start working more with the questions they start becoming more aware of their biases and sometimes they come in touch with the reality of the relationship they have."
Chista Delcamp
"Since ½ of all marriages end in divorce- before you say "I don't" grab a pen and take the test at home with us."
Money is the number one cause of arguments?
A) Never
B) Sometimes
C) Always
Do you believe arguing is healthy?
A) Sometimes
B) Always
C) Never
We have trouble communicating?
A) Never
B) Sometimes
C) Always
I'm satisfied with our sex life?
A) Always
B) Sometimes
C) Never
I trust spouse completely?
A) Always
B) Sometimes
C) Never
Taking time for myself in a marriage is important?
A) Always
B) Sometimes
C) Never
I worry my spouse could be unfaithful?
A) Never
B) Sometimes
C) Always
Spirituality is important in our relationship?
A) Always
B) Sometimes
C) Never
Always that way you can grow together
Dr. Jacqueline Olds, M.D. Harvard/MGH
"It sort of reminds people of how important these areas are."
Dr. Jacqueline Olds associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard says this test won't fix a crisis.
Dr. Jacqueline Olds, M.D. Harvard/MGH
"It's just a little too simplified."
But Dr. Hernandez says it is as simple as A-B-C!
Dr. Oren Hernandez
"If they're honest it's pretty accurate."
Kammie and Tim
"4 A's and 4 B's
A perfect score --is all 'A's!! Between six and eight... you're in great shape like the Kaster's.
Bruce Kaster
"If anything our relationship has grown and flourished. But I think if you take the test and issues are raised it's certainly an indicator."
Madelon
"But I'm not so sure that someone would take this test and call off an engagement or marriage."
Between four and six, tend to the relationship with some TLC.
Kammy
"We agree on things other people don't and there are things we will always have to work at..."
Less than four: There's trouble--the Dr. says may need professional help.
Dr. Oren Hernandez
"It becomes the responsibility of both sides to keep that marriage healthy and thriving."
Contact test in script above!!
Dr. Oren Hernandez
Counseling & Psychotherapy Center of Coral Springs
Clinical Director
9441 W. Sample Rd. Suite 208 Coral Springs, Fl
Mailing Address: PO Box 8787
Coral Springs, Fl 33075 954 753-1552 954 753-2063
Email:
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