Independence

How much personal space and time alone you need within close relationships.

Measured by the Closeness and Communication test. Scores run from 0 to 100.

Low scores (under 40): Togetherness-minded

You lean toward doing things together and feel a little off when apart for long. That fosters shared routines, though a partner or friend who needs more solitude may need you to understand it is not rejection.

Balanced scores (40 to 60)

You enjoy both shared time and time apart, and you can adjust to what a relationship calls for. Your balance shifts easily, which suits many different people.

High scores (over 60): Space-loving

You protect your time alone and do some of your best thinking there. That gives you self-reliance and depth, though people close to you may need a little help seeing how your space fits with your care for them.

Related traits

• Closeness
  How comfortable you are with emotional openness and depending on people.
• Reassurance
  How much you value regular signs of care and confirmation that things are fine.
• Directness
  How readily you say what you think or want when it might cause friction.
• Harmony
  How high a priority you give to keeping the mood calm and everyone comfortable.

Sources and method

This is a short self-report about everyday relationship habits. It captures rough tendencies, not fixed traits, and your habits can shift with the person, the season of life and the stakes. Different people may bring out different sides of you, so treat the result as a starting point for conversation, not a label. These are everyday habits, not attachment styles or a relationship diagnosis.

Neither end of a dimension is better. Each comes with strengths and costs. For self-reflection and entertainment only.