shown to feel a greater level of satisfaction. Sometimes, burnout can actually be the push that couples need to reevaluate their priorities.
The Marriage Burnout Test
One way to determine the current state of your marriage is to use a burnout test. To do this, think over the past month and answer how often you felt each of the following:
*tired, hopeless, depressed, helpless, run down, anxious, trapped, worthless, disillusioned, resentful, and unable to take it anymore.
Assign a number from 1 to 6 for how often you have felt each of these, and then add the numbers together and divide by 10.
1 = Excellent marriage
2 = Good marriage
3 = Some problems to work out
4 = Burnout has been reached
5 = Help is needed right away
This test is not a diagnostic test. It is simply used to help couples recognize what is happening in their marriage and take steps
