Do I Have Daddy Issues Quiz

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Do I Have Daddy Issues Quiz

Daddy issues can be the butt of some stereotypical jokes, but they are also a real thing. Daddy issues are mostly patterns that are formed by unresolved problems with a father figure in one’s life. And both men and women can have them! 

If you find these issues interfering with your happiness or relationship, seek help from a therapist or community mental health clinic. But first, you can take this "Do I have daddy issues" quiz and find out if you do.

Questions Excerpt

1. Do you have a difficult time putting up boundaries for people?

A. No, not really

B. Yes, I do

C. Maybe

D. I'm not sure

2. How comfortable are you with expressing your emotions to others?

A. Very comfortable, I’m an open book

B. Somewhat comfortable, depends on the person

C. Uncomfortable, I keep things to myself

D. I avoid it entirely, emotions are private

3. In relationships, do you find yourself frequently seeking reassurance?

A. Rarely, I’m pretty secure

B. Sometimes, but not too often

C. Yes, I need constant reassurance

D. Never, I don’t care much

4. How do you react when someone close to you is angry?

A. I try to calm them down

B. I distance myself

C. I feel anxious and try to please them

D. I get defensive or angry in return

5. When choosing a partner, what quality do you prioritize the most?

A. Kindness and empathy

B. Stability and security

C. Excitement and spontaneity

D. Independence and self-sufficiency

6. How do you usually feel when someone you care about cancels plans with you?

A. Annoyed but understanding

B. Indifferent, it happens

C. Deeply hurt and rejected

D. Relieved, I prefer being alone anyway

7. Do you like dating men that are older than you are?

A. No, not really

B. Sometimes

C. Most of the time

D. Yes, for sure

8. Are you someone who finds it extremely hard to stay single?

A. No, not really

B. Sometimes

C. Most of the time

D. Yes, for sure

9. Do breakups affect you more than they affect other people?

A. No, not really

B. Sometimes

C. Most of the time

D. Yes, for sure

10. Have your friends pointed out that you seek validation from people?

A. No, not really

B. Sometimes

C. Most of the time

D. Yes, for sure

11. How would you describe your father?

A. Caring

B. Absent

C. Mean

D. Needy

12. How would you describe yourself in a relationship?

A. Independent if I am in one

B. A bit dramatic and cautious

C. Very expressive and idealistic about my partner

D. Caring and secure

13. What is the most common phrase your partner or past partners uses to describe you in a fight?

A. Clingy or jealous

B. Aloof or distant

C. Nitpicky or withdrawn

D. I suppose sometimes they call me stubborn?

14. Do you see a pattern in your relationships?

A. What relationships?

B. They end quickly; there’s always something wrong

C. Well, I think given enough thought, you can find a pattern anywhere?

D. I don’t think that I have ever been with a partner who really loved me

15. You and your partner are fighting, how do you react?

A. I don’t need them, so I leave

B. People let you down; this is just another sign this one is not for me.

C. I beg them to tell me they love me and try to show how much I love them

D. Well, we are fighting so I am mad, but I know we will find a way through it

16. Your partner is away on a trip; how do you feel?

A. Nervous, what if they cheat on me

B. Fine, I miss them, though.

C. Great, better to be alone

D. Like maybe I should move on if they are fine going away for a while

17. What do you most fear in a relationship?

A. Not ever being good enough for the relationship I would like to have

B. Relying on someone else

C. My partner could leave me at any time

D. It depends on the relationship and the person

18. Do you jump from relationship to relationship?

A. If you mean from fling to fling, yes.

B. Yes, though sometimes I can get hung up on my last one and why they left me

C. No, I’d rather be on my own and not get deeply involved with anyone

D. I’ve had some relationships but also plenty of time alone

19. Do you administer tests before you trust someone?

A. Yes, how else can I tell if they care

B. No, because no one is worth it

C. No, that’s not how trust works

D. Sometimes I do, but I never get far enough that it matters

20. What do you look for in a relationship?

A. Someone to complete me, the perfect partner

B. Someone who makes me the best version of myself

C. No one can really measure up

D. Intimacy without the baggage

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