Love Test

This is a test I have used with friends, and the result is quite startling.

If you have been married for a long time, the longer the better but let's say at least more than ten years, so that you have a reasonable expectation of your partner's feelings and temperament. Ask yourself this question:

"If there is really a next life, would you want your spouse now to be your spouse again in the next life?"

Give yourself an honest answer.

Here are my interpretations of the answers.

1. If you answer yes, and if your answer is instantaneous without a second of doubt, then you can claim that you truly love your partner.

2. If your partner also responded with the same affirmative and instantaneity, then both of you are in a truly great love. Congratulations.

3. If you take less than 5 seconds to respond with an affirmative, you probably still love your partner enough to want to have another go.

4. If you take more than 5 seconds to respond, no matter what answer you give, I believe you already have some doubt on your relationship and you are wondering if it is worthwhile to even think about having another go.

5. If you are still thinking, after this long, don't worry, most of the people I test with are found here.

I have found this test to be more meaningful than straight in the face proclamation of "my love for my partner is deeper than the deepest sea."