Is My Husband A Jerk Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 5480 | Updated: Apr 02, 2025
1. Do you equally share responsibilities in your relationship?

No, He barely does anything
Most of the time, I have to ask him for help; he won’t just do what needs to be done or help me when I am doing chores
I often have to remind him to help, but he does pitch in when I ask
Most of the time, we do
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2. Does your husband appear to have a lot more downtime than you do?

Definitely. He is always “relaxing,” and I never get to
Sometimes, but not always
He does right now, but he is not normally like this
No, I think we have the same amount
3. Does your husband have a good relationship with his mother?

No, not at all
It is reasonably good, but generally, he doesn’t talk much.
Yes, but he is too worked up to spend time with her.
Definitely
4. Do you feel like you have the same arguments over and over and every time he brings up the same things that never get resolved?

Yes, all of the time
That has happened, but it isn’t all the time
Lately, yes
Not really
5. Does he criticize your past and/or use it against you to belittle you or try to humiliate you?

Yes, all of the time
Rarely, he hardly talks.
He has occasionally brought up my past in arguments, but it doesn’t seem intentional
No, not that I can recall
6. Does he exert a level of control over you regarding what you wear, how you spend money, how he expects you to behave, who you are spending time with, etc.?

Yes, frequently
Rarely
Occasionally, he expresses strong opinions about these things, but it doesn’t feel controlling
No
7. Do you feel like he is often trying to bring you down, or is he mostly lifting you up?

Definitely, he tries to bring me down whenever he can
He doesn’t do any of it; he is the quiet type.
Usually, he is my cheerleader, but lately, it seems like all he does is bring me down
He is usually my cheerleader
8. Do you feel like your husband is the type to get jealous over your successes/achievements, or does he join in the celebration?

Definitely jealous!
Most of the time, he would join in the celebration, but sometimes I feel he does have a jealous side.
Right now, I would say he is mostly jealous of anything good that happens in my life or any time I experience a success
He is definitely celebrating right by my side!
9. Does he make you feel like no one else would want you?

Yes, all the time
I am not sure
Lately, he has been saying things that make me feel insecure, but I’m not sure if he means it that way
No, he doesn’t ever say things like that or make me feel that way.
10. Do you feel like your mood/behaviors are dictated by what kind of mood your husband has?

Yes, definitely
Rarely
Lately, yes!
No
11. Does your husband listen when you talk about your feelings?

Not really. He usually ignores or dismisses me
Sometimes, but I have to repeat myself a lot
He tries, but lately, he seems too distracted or stressed
Yes, he listens and cares about what I say
12. When you argue, does he make an effort to resolve things?

No, he walks away or makes things worse
Sometimes, but we often go in circles
Lately, he avoids talking about it at all
Yes, he wants to work things out
13. Do you feel emotionally safe in your relationship?

No, I often feel on edge around him
Sometimes, but I hesitate to be fully open
Lately, I feel distant, but I know he cares
Yes, I feel secure and comfortable
14. Does he show appreciation for the things you do?

Not at all. I feel completely unappreciated
Rarely, but maybe he just doesn’t express it well
He used to, but lately, he seems too drained to notice
Yes, he regularly thanks me and acknowledges my efforts
15. How does your husband react when you need support?

He dismisses my feelings or makes me feel worse
He tries, but sometimes he doesn’t know how to help
Lately, he seems too overwhelmed to be there for me
He listens, reassures me, and offers support
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