Quiz #3: “Am I Stuck in the Push–Pull Cycle?”

A True/False quiz for when the relationship feels intense, confusing, and hard to leave — even when it hurts. Instructions Answer True or False based on what happens most of the time in this relationship.

When things are good, they feel really good.(Required)
When things are bad, they feel really bad.(Required)
I feel like the relationship changes fast — without warning.(Required)
I’ve felt panic when they pull away or go cold.(Required)
I feel relief when they’re nice again, even if nothing is truly resolved.(Required)
After conflict, they act like nothing happened — or expect me to “get over it.”(Required)
I’ve accepted less than I deserve just to keep things calm.(Required)
I spend a lot of time hoping things will “go back to normal.”(Required)
I’ve stayed because I miss who they were in the beginning.(Required)
I feel like I’m working hard to earn basic kindness.(Required)
They punish me with distance, silence, moodiness, or coldness.(Required)
They suddenly become sweet when they feel me pulling away.(Required)
They give affection, then take it away.(Required)
They make promises during a good phase — then break them later.(Required)
I feel like I’m always recovering from the last blow-up.(Required)
I’ve said “I’m done” in my head more times than I can count.(Required)
I feel guilty for wanting to leave or create distance.(Required)
I’ve ignored red flags because I wanted to believe the good side is the real them.(Required)
I feel emotionally attached even when I don’t feel emotionally safe.(Required)
I feel like I can’t think clearly about the relationship until they’re being nice again.(Required)