Deepest feelings Quote by Sue Johnson
““From your viewpoint, is your partner accessible to you? I can get my partner’s attention easily. T F My partner is easy to connect with emotionally. T F My partner shows me that I come first with him/her. T F I am not feeling lonely or shut out in this relationship. T F I can share my deepest feelings with my partner. He/she will listen. T F From your viewpoint, is your partner responsive to you? If I need connection and comfort, he/she will be there for me. T F My partner responds to signals that I need him/her to come close. T F I find I can lean on my partner when I am anxious or unsure. T F Even when we fight or disagree, I know that I am important to my partner and we will find a way to come together. T F If I need reassurance about how important I am to my partner, I can get it. T F Are you positively emotionally engaged with each other? I feel very comfortable being close to, trusting my partner. T F I can confide in my partner about almost anything. T F I feel confident, even when we are apart, that we are connected to each other. T F I know that my partner cares about my joys, hurts, and fears. T F I feel safe enough to take emotional risks with my partner. T F””
About This Quote
Source Survey: Relationship Assessment Questionnaire, 2020
Evaluates perceived emotional accessibility, responsiveness, and safety in a partnership, highlighting mutual support and trust.
In simple terms: Measures how safe and connected partners feel.
Key Takeaway
Use findings to strengthen emotional bonds.
Themes
emotional intimacy
trust
communication
support
conflict resolution
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
psychological
relationship assessment
When to use this quote
- couples therapy
- relationship counseling
- conflict mediation
- trust building
- emotional risk taking
Key Concepts
attachment theory
relationship satisfaction
emotional safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can partners improve emotional accessibility?
- What actions foster trust during conflict?
A Different Perspective
Responses may be biased by social desirability or momentary mood.
