Choosing a Dating Partner 

Part II 
These diagnostic questions can reveal qualities about a potential dating partner. If the responses make you uncomfortable, you should seriously think about the consequences of this relationship.  
  • Can you name at least five characteristic of this person that you really admire and like?
  • Is this person glad that you have other friends?
  • Does this person ask for your opinion about things?
  • Does this person have good relationships with his or her family and friends?
  • Does this person talk AND listen?
  • Do you consider this person a friend?
  • Do you "act like yourself" when you are with this person?
  • Does this person have other interests besides you?
  • Does this person expect you to say where you have been when you've been apart?
  • Does this person lose his or her temper easily?
  • Does this person get angry or hurt if you don't pay enough attention to him or her?
  • Have you ever seen this person throw, hit, or break things when angry?
  • Is this person jealous of your friends and relatives?
  • Does this person use drugs or alcohol? Do you?
  • Does this person have trouble controlling anger?
 
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