Should I Cut Off My Parents? Quiz -

How do your parents handle disagreements or conflicts with you?

They tend to escalate things or get defensive

They try, but sometimes things get heated

They calmly discuss and resolve issues

They yell, accuse, or refuse to listen

How do you feel after spending time with your parents?

Energized and happy

A bit stressed but okay

Neutral or fine

Drained or upset

How do your parents treat your friends, partner, or chosen family?

They are polite but distant

They openly dislike or disrespect them

They criticize them but tolerate them

They are kind and welcoming

How do your parents respond when you express your emotions?

They try to comfort me, even if they don’t fully get it

They listen and support me

They brush it off or change the subject

They dismiss or invalidate my feelings

Do your parents try to control your life decisions (career, relationships, etc.)?

No, they trust me to make my own choices

They give advice, but let me decide

Yes, they try to control every aspect of my life

They pressure me, but I can push back

How would you describe your parents’ communication style?

Well-meaning but sometimes unclear

Open and respectful

Harsh, manipulative, or aggressive

Critical and judgmental

Do your parents acknowledge and apologize for their mistakes?

No, they never admit fault

Yes, they take full responsibility

They brush it off or justify their behavior

Sometimes, but it’s rare

How do your parents react when you set boundaries?

They’re willing to listen and compromise

They completely respect them

They sometimes ignore or push them

They react negatively or get upset

Do your parents expect you to meet unrealistic standards or demands?

They set impossible standards and I’m always failing

No, they just want me to be happy

Yes, they have high expectations

Sometimes, but they’re not too strict

Do your parents respect your personal life, privacy, and boundaries?

They overstep sometimes, but not too much

They respect most things, but not everything

Yes, completely

No, they regularly invade my privacy

How often do your parents make you question your self-worth?

Never, they make me feel valued

Fairly often, though it’s not intentional

All the time, I feel worthless around them

Occasionally, but not too often

How optimistic are you about improving your relationship with your parents?

Not at all, I don’t see things getting better

Somewhat optimistic, but it will take effort

Unsure, it feels like a long shot

Very optimistic, things can definitely improve