Quiz: Trauma bonding — attachment to someone who hurts you

Trauma bonding is the strong attachment that is formed towards a person that alternates between warmth and pain. The mind knows that the relationship is hurting you, but the heart and body cannot break away. This test helps you see how present such a bond is in your life, either in your current relationship or in a past one that you have not yet freed yourself from. Respond after the first impulse, with gentleness towards yourself. It takes about 5 minutes.

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What results can you get?

  • You don't seem to be caught in a traumatic bond
  • There are the beginnings of a bond that keeps you trapped
  • You are caught in a strong traumatic bond
  • The bond with the person who hurts you holds your soul captive

How the score is calculated

Each answer is worth between 0 and 4 points. The final score is a percentage of the maximum score: the higher the score, the more active the test topic is in your life right now.

The test is for self-knowledge purposes and does not replace a psychological or medical diagnosis. If you are going through a difficult time, seek the support of a specialist.

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