Should I Cut Off My Parents? Quiz

How do you feel after spending time with your parents?

A bit stressed but okay

Energized and happy

Drained or upset

Neutral or fine

How do your parents react when you set boundaries?

They completely respect them

They sometimes ignore or push them

They’re willing to listen and compromise

They react negatively or get upset

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

They are kind and welcoming

They are polite but distant

They openly dislike or disrespect them

They criticize them but tolerate them

How do your parents handle disagreements or conflicts with you?

They calmly discuss and resolve issues

They try, but sometimes things get heated

They tend to escalate things or get defensive

They yell, accuse, or refuse to listen

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

Yes, they try to control every aspect of my life

They pressure me, but I can push back

No, they trust me to make my own choices

They give advice, but let me decide

How would you describe your parents’ communication style?

Well-meaning but sometimes unclear

Critical and judgmental

Open and respectful

Harsh, manipulative, or aggressive

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

Very optimistic, things can definitely improve

Unsure, it feels like a long shot

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

Somewhat optimistic, but it will take effort

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

Yes, they have high expectations

They set impossible standards and I’m always failing

Sometimes, but they’re not too strict

No, they just want me to be happy

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

Yes, completely

They respect most things, but not everything

They overstep sometimes, but not too much

No, they regularly invade my privacy

Do your parents acknowledge and apologize for their mistakes?

Sometimes, but it’s rare

No, they never admit fault

Yes, they take full responsibility

They brush it off or justify their behavior

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

Never, they make me feel valued

Fairly often, though it’s not intentional

Occasionally, but not too often

All the time, I feel worthless around them

How do your parents respond when you express your emotions?

They brush it off or change the subject

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

They listen and support me

They dismiss or invalidate my feelings