Are You Too Controlling?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Are You Too Controlling?
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About This Quiz

In our lives things are going to happen that we can't control. Some of us still try to control everything anyway, while others enjoy the ride. How controlling are you?
When you argue with your spouse or partner, do you always bring up bad things they did in the past?
No I never do that.
Sometimes, but only if they did things that I really don't like.
Only it they are attacking me.
Of course I do, why would I let someone get away with those things?

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Do you blame your parents for how you turned out?
No, my parents are cool.
No, but my parents didn't get me.
Yes, but I would never tell them.
Yes and I tell everyone about it.

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How do you handle being around loud kids?
They don't bother me.
They get on my nerves, but I can handle it.
It bugs me, but I don't say anything about it.
They drive me crazy.

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Do people act the way they really are?
I'd think that most people do.
No, but I do.
Some people do, but most people just fall in step with the rest.
No, everyone is hiding something.

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Does it bug you when people don't like you?
No, who cares?
A little, but I have to be myself.
Yes, I have to admit it does.
No, it just means people can't handle my strong personality.

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Do you always try and be logical?
I do what I think is logical, even if others disapprove.
Nope, not even a little bit.
Yes, I try and do things that makes sense.
Yes, it is the only way to be.

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Are you always on time?
Not usually.
Sometimes.
Usually.
Always.

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How neat are you?
Not very.
I am kind of neat.
I try.
I am completely neat.

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Who has been at fault for your relationship's breakups, you or your exes?
No one is really at fault, sometimes things just don't work out.
Usually me.
Usually my ex.
Always my ex.

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Does it bother you when people get close to you?
No, why would it?
No, I love it.
It makes me a little uncomfortable.
Yes, it stresses me out.

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Are you a perfectionist?
Not even close.
Not really.
No, but I like to do things right.
Yes, I need to do things perfectly or I feel bad.

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Do people think you criticize them too much?
No, I could care less what other people do.
Not to my knowledge.
Sometimes.
Yes, but it is just that I care.

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Do people say you are a downer?
No, I let the good times roll.
No, but I do speak the truth and don't care if it bothers people.
Sometimes.
Yeah, people say that about me sometimes.

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Have you ever read someone's email?
No, that isn't cool.
Once or twice, but I felt bad.
I hate to admit it, but yes.
Yes, sometimes it is the only way to know the truth about someone.

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Have you ever tried to follow your partner?
No, that is creepy.
Hmm, not really I don't think.
Yes, once or twice.
Yes, more than a few times.

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Do you know what is good for your friends?
No, they can do themand I will do me.
Yes, but I don't meddle.
No, I don't think that is my role to think about that kind of thing.
Yes, of course I do.

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Do people take you seriously enough?
Sure, I guess.
Yes, I don't have issues with that.
Sometimes I feel they don't.
No, I don't get enough respect.

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Do you like to talk more or listen?
I don't know, about even I think.
I like to talk a bit more than listen.
I like to listen more than talk.
I like to talk way more than listen.

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Do you like people to know your weaknesses?
I don't worry about things like that.
Sure, integrity is important.
No, I try to hide them.
I never let people see I am weak.

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How easy is it to admit you are wrong?
Totally easy.
It doesn't bother me much.
It is hard, but I will do it.
I hate admitting I am wrong.

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Who makes the rules in your house?
I don't have rules in my house.
Me, but I don't care if someone breaks them.
My partner.
Me, and I take them seriously.

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Ever ask for a gift back after a break up?
No way.
I have done that once.
Yes, a few times.
Yes, why should someone keep something I gave them when we are not together anymore?

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Do you let your boss know if you think he is treating you badly?
Sure, why not?
Yes, being open is important.
No, I would worry I would be fired.
No, but I do obsess about it a lot.

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Is buying expensive gifts a sign of love?
Not at all, it is a sign of weakness.
No, but it is nice to do it.
Sure, if you can afford it.
Yes, it shows how much you care.

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How well do you get along with your family?
Great, they are awesome.
Good, but they don't really get me.
We do fine, but we are not really close.
Not good, I have a lot of resentments about how I was treated.

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Would you tell someone he hurt you, or secretly try and get even?
I would tell them.
I would try and tell them ,but it will be hard
I hate to admit it, but I would try to get even.
I would definitely try to get even.

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Do you let people know you need them?
Yes, all the time.
Sometimes.
Rarely.
Never.

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Do you get mad when under pressure?
No, I work hard at being chill in those situations.
Sometimes.
Often.
I hate to admit it but yes.

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Do you like working by yourself, or with others?
By myself, because I like doing my own thing.
I don't mind working with others, but I am not big on it.
I like working with a team.
By myself, because I hate fixing other people's screw ups.

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Pick a Seinfeld character.
Kramer
Jerry
Elaine
George

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