READY for Marriage Questionnaire FAQs

READY:

  • Questionnaire designed for individuals not currently in a committed relationship but desire to be in the future.
  • Report provides important information about the individual’s marital readiness.
  • Questionnaire contains 172 questions covering premarital factors that are predictive of later marital quality.
  • Questionnaire takes about 25 minutes to complete.
  • Report is 11 pages long with 11 graphs and charts with valuable information about the individual’s personality, reflection of certain values, strengths and challenges influencing the marital readiness, and suggestions to help prepare individuals toward a successful relationship.

Why Take READY?

The READY questionnaire was developed to assist individuals who are not currently in a committed relationship to identify potential trouble spots that may arise in future relationships. The READY Report can help you determine whether you are ready to be in a committed relationship and what areas you can personally work on to increase your chances for success in future relationships.

Who is READY for?

While RELATE is designed for individuals in a committed relationship, such as engagement, marriage, serious dating, or cohabiting – READY was developed to assist individuals who are not currently in a committed relationship (but would like to be) evaluate their readiness for a future relationship. The questionnaire takes about ½ hour to complete, and the READY report is available for printing moments after you have completed the questionnaire.

What does READY include?

READY features 172 questions focused on the four major areas influencing marital satisfaction: personality/values, family and friend support, communication skills, and upbringing/background. After completing READY online, you’ll receive a downloadable/printable READY report. This report is a comprehensive, personalized summary that includes:

  • Color bar graphs illustrating how you rated yourself in eight areas of personality, from sociability to self-esteem
  • Reflections on your attitudes toward roles, sex, children, religion, and more
  • Insights on how your childhood experiences, from parental happiness to conflict resolution, have shaped your current relationship style
  • Identification of personal strengths and challenges that influence your overall relationship readiness
  • Suggestions for improving your relationship readiness and resources you can use to better prepare yourself for future relationship