Frequently Asked Questions

About the Quiz

1. What is the Survivor Love Styles Quiz?

The Survivor Love Styles Quiz is a thoughtful tool that helps you explore and understand how early life experiences shaped your relationship patterns. Created by survivors for survivors, it's designed to help you make sense of how your early life experiences show up in your relationships today. This is not a diagnostic quiz. On our platform, if you believe your early experiences have strong effects on your relationships, that's enough.

2. How long does the quiz take?

Each experience takes approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. You'll answer questions about various early life experiences and your current relationship patterns. If you choose to explore multiple experiences, the total time will increase accordingly. You can take breaks and return when you're ready.

3. Is the quiz free? Do I need to register?

Yes, the quiz is completely free. No registration is required. You can take the first two parts of the quiz anonymously without creating an account or providing any personal information. Most people find this gives them comprehensive insights into their survivor love styles.

4. Who created this quiz?

We developed this quiz with assistance from AI tools for trauma research and organization and shaped it based on our own life experiences. We're not psychologists. We're app developers and fellow survivors on our own journeys who wanted to build a supportive, empathetic resource for other people like ourselves.

5. How accurate are the survivor love style matches?

Our survivor love style matches are based on common patterns we've seen in people with challenging early experiences and our own journeys. However, how well they fit you varies. These are possible styles based on what we've observed, not diagnoses or absolute truths. Your experience may be completely different from what we suggest. Think of results as conversation starters rather than final answers.

Taking the Quiz

1. How do I start the quiz?

Simply click the "Take the Quiz" button and begin selecting experiences and answering the questions. You can select as many categories as you like—one at a time. We recommend starting with just one experience category to avoid feeling overwhelmed and keep you grounded.

2. Can I skip questions or stop anytime?

Absolutely. All questions are optional—you can skip, stop, or exit at any time. You have complete control at every step. There's no pressure to complete everything in one session. Honor your wellbeing and proceed at your own pace.

3. How do I choose which experience category to explore first?

Start with the experience type that feels most present in your relationships right now or the one you feel most ready to look at. You might also pick based on what feels least overwhelming as a starting point. Trust your instincts—you know what you're ready to handle. There's no wrong choice here.

4. Can I retake the quiz and get different results?

Yes, and that's totally normal. Different results can happen when you pick different experiences or answer questions differently. You might also notice changes if you take it again months later, which could show how you're growing and healing. Think of any changes as normal, not confusing. These styles aren't set in stone—they're just how you are right now.

5. What if my results don't feel right to me?

Trust your instincts. If results don't feel right, that's completely okay and normal. You know yourself best. Results might not fit because: you're healing differently, you have multiple experiences affecting how you relate to people, or our questions didn't capture what you've been through. Use what helps and ignore the rest.

6. What if I relate to multiple conflicting styles?

This happens a lot and it's completely normal. Many survivors act differently in different situations or with different people. You might be on high alert with strangers but pull away from close partners. Conflicting styles often show how complex your experiences are and how you've learned to adapt to different situations.

Using Your Results

1. What happens after I finish the quiz?

After completing your quiz, you'll receive a personalized overview of survivor love styles linked to the experiences you selected. You can print or save your results as PDF. Many users choose to reflect privately, leave feedback, or discuss results with a therapist.

2. Can I save or print my results?

Yes! You can download your results as a PDF or print them directly from your browser. This allows you to save your insights for future reference or share them with your therapist.

3. Can I share my results with my therapist?

Absolutely. Many people use the results as a starting point for deeper conversations in therapy. You can print or download your guide to share. We strongly recommend discussing your results with a therapist who understands trauma survivor experiences.

4. How do I use these insights practically in my relationships?

Start small and be patient with yourself. Notice your styles without being hard on yourself—remember these survival strategies helped you navigate challenging times. Consider sharing what you've learned with people you trust who can support you. Use this awareness to make choices on purpose rather than just reacting automatically.

5. Should I share my results with people in my life?

Only share what feels safe and helpful to you. Consider sharing with trusted friends, partners, or therapists who can provide support and understanding. However, protect yourself—not everyone needs to know your history or how it affects you. You have complete control over your healing and what you choose to explore and share.

Technical Questions

1. What if the page crashes during my session?

Don't worry—this can happen with any online tool. For your privacy, we don't save your progress between visits. Take a break if you need one, then come back when you're ready. Your safety and wellbeing matter more than finishing this quiz.

2. Will my progress be saved if I leave?

For your privacy, we don't save progress between sessions. If you want to pause, we recommend saving or printing your current results before exiting. All data is automatically deleted when you exit for your protection.

3. Is this quiz right for me?

If you're currently in crisis, severely depressed, or actively suicidal, please prioritize getting immediate professional help before taking this quiz. If you're feeling stable and curious about how your early life experiences might have influenced your relationships, this quiz can be a supportive tool. However, if you're going through a particularly rough time right now, consider waiting until you have more emotional resources or professional support in place.

4. Can I take this quiz about someone else's experiences?

No, this quiz is designed for you to reflect on your own experiences only. You can't accurately figure out someone else's responses or love styles. Everyone's experience is unique and complex. This quiz should only be taken voluntarily.

5. How do I contact support?

You can reach out through our Contact page. We're here to help with any technical issues or questions about using the quiz safely.

Privacy & Data

1. Is my information private?

Your responses and this guide are completely confidential. No data is shared without your explicit consent. All data is automatically deleted when you exit or cancel. We use zero long-term data retention—your privacy is protected through immediate deletion when you choose to leave.

2. Do you save my responses?

No. We use zero long-term data retention. All information is automatically deleted when you exit the quiz. You maintain complete control over your information throughout the session and can pause, exit, cancel and delete all data at any time.

3. Are you GDPR compliant?

Yes. Our lawful basis is legitimate interests for providing functional service. You have complete control over your data and all your rights are protected throughout the session. Data is automatically deleted when you leave.

4. Can anyone else see my answers?

No. Your quiz session is completely private and anonymous. No one else can see your responses, and we don't store them after you leave. Only you have access to your results during your session.