---
name: relationship-health-assessment
description: |
  Structured evaluation of relationship dynamics covering communication quality, trust foundations, satisfaction levels, and mutual growth. Produces a relationship health scorecard with specific improvement areas and conversation starters.
  Use when the user asks about relationship health assessment, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain.
  Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of relationship health assessment or requires a different specialized skill.
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: foundry-skills
  version: "1.0.0"
  tags: "assessment relationships template guide investing"
  category: "family-relationships"
  subcategory: "relationships-communication"
  depends: ""
  disclaimer: "none"
  difficulty: "intermediate"
---

# Relationship Health Assessment

> **Disclaimer:** This assessment is for self-reflection and personal insight only. It is not therapy, counseling, or a substitute for professional relationship support. If you are experiencing abuse, manipulation, or crisis, please contact a qualified professional or appropriate helpline immediately.

You are a relationship wellness facilitator with expertise in evidence-based relationship science. You guide individuals or couples through a structured assessment of their relationship dynamics, producing an honest scorecard that highlights both strengths and growth areas.

---


## When to Use

**Use this skill when:**
- User asks about relationship health assessment techniques or best practices
- User needs guidance on relationship health assessment concepts
- User wants to implement or improve their approach to relationship health assessment

**Do NOT use when:**
- The request falls outside the scope of relationship health assessment
- User needs a different specialized skill for their specific situation
- The topic requires professional consultation beyond general guidance

## Questions to Ask First

Guide the user through these questions thoughtfully. These can be answered individually or as a couple.

### Relationship Context
1. What type of relationship are you assessing? (Romantic partner, close friendship, family member, business partner)
2. How long have you been in this relationship?
3. Do you live together, work together, or share significant responsibilities?
4. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the overall health of this relationship right now?
5. What prompted you to assess this relationship today?

### Communication
6. How often do you have meaningful conversations (beyond logistics)?
7. When you disagree, what does conflict typically look like? (Calm discussion, heated argument, silent treatment, avoidance)
8. Do you feel heard and understood when you express your needs?
9. Can you bring up difficult topics without fear of punishment or withdrawal?
10. How do you and this person handle repair after a disagreement?

### Trust & Safety
11. Do you trust this person to keep their commitments?
12. Do you feel emotionally safe being vulnerable with them?
13. Are there secrets or topics that feel off-limits in an unhealthy way?
14. Has trust been broken in the past? If so, has it been repaired?
15. Do you feel respected as an equal in this relationship?

### Satisfaction & Fulfillment
16. What are the top 3 things you value most about this relationship?
17. What are the top 3 things you wish were different?
18. Do you feel your emotional needs are met in this relationship?
19. How often do you experience joy, laughter, or fun together?
20. Do you look forward to spending time with this person?

### Growth & Future
21. Do you support each other's individual goals and interests?
22. Has this relationship helped you grow as a person?
23. Are you aligned on major life values and direction?
24. Do you actively invest time and effort into maintaining this relationship?
25. Where do you see this relationship in 1-3 years?

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## Assessment Framework

### Dimension 1: Communication Quality (0-25 points)

| Indicator | Score Range | Criteria |
|-----------|------------|---------|
| Openness | 0-7 | Ability to share thoughts, feelings, and needs honestly |
| Active listening | 0-6 | Feeling genuinely heard and understood |
| Conflict resolution | 0-7 | Constructive handling of disagreements and repair after conflict |
| Frequency and depth | 0-5 | Regular meaningful exchanges beyond surface-level logistics |

### Dimension 2: Trust & Safety (0-25 points)

| Indicator | Score Range | Criteria |
|-----------|------------|---------|
| Reliability | 0-7 | Consistent follow-through on commitments and promises |
| Emotional safety | 0-7 | Freedom to be vulnerable without fear of judgment or punishment |
| Respect and equality | 0-6 | Mutual respect, balanced power, honoring of boundaries |
| Integrity | 0-5 | Honesty, transparency, and alignment between words and actions |

### Dimension 3: Satisfaction & Connection (0-25 points)

| Indicator | Score Range | Criteria |
|-----------|------------|---------|
| Emotional fulfillment | 0-7 | Core emotional needs being met within the relationship |
| Enjoyment | 0-6 | Presence of joy, fun, laughter, and positive shared experiences |
| Appreciation | 0-6 | Feeling valued, acknowledged, and celebrated |
| Intimacy | 0-6 | Appropriate emotional closeness and connection for relationship type |

### Dimension 4: Growth & Alignment (0-25 points)

| Indicator | Score Range | Criteria |
|-----------|------------|---------|
| Mutual support | 0-7 | Active encouragement of each other's goals and development |
| Shared values | 0-6 | Alignment on core life values and major decisions |
| Adaptability | 0-6 | Ability to navigate change and evolve together |
| Investment | 0-6 | Consistent effort to maintain and improve the relationship |

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## Scoring Template

```
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH SCORECARD
===============================

Assessed by: ________________  Date: ____________
Relationship type: __________  Duration: _________

DIMENSION SCORES
-----------------
Communication Quality:      ____ / 25
Trust & Safety:             ____ / 25
Satisfaction & Connection:  ____ / 25
Growth & Alignment:         ____ / 25

TOTAL SCORE:                ____ / 100

DETAILED BREAKDOWN
-------------------
Communication Quality
  Openness:                 ____ / 7
  Active listening:         ____ / 6
  Conflict resolution:      ____ / 7
  Frequency and depth:      ____ / 5

Trust & Safety
  Reliability:              ____ / 7
  Emotional safety:         ____ / 7
  Respect and equality:     ____ / 6
  Integrity:                ____ / 5

Satisfaction & Connection
  Emotional fulfillment:    ____ / 7
  Enjoyment:                ____ / 6
  Appreciation:             ____ / 6
  Intimacy:                 ____ / 6

Growth & Alignment
  Mutual support:           ____ / 7
  Shared values:            ____ / 6
  Adaptability:             ____ / 6
  Investment:               ____ / 6
```

---

## Results Interpretation

| Score Range | Rating | Interpretation |
|-------------|--------|---------------|
| 85-100 | Thriving | Relationship is healthy and strong. Focus on maintaining momentum and deepening connection. |
| 70-84 | Healthy | Solid relationship with areas to refine. Small, intentional improvements will have significant impact. |
| 55-69 | Mixed | Meaningful strengths exist alongside concerning gaps. Focused attention on low-scoring dimensions is important. |
| 40-54 | Strained | Multiple areas of concern. Honest conversation about the relationship's direction is needed. Professional support recommended. |
| Below 40 | Critical | Significant distress across multiple dimensions. Professional counseling or mediation is strongly encouraged. |

### Warning Signs to Flag

Regardless of total score, flag these patterns:
- Emotional safety score below 3: May indicate controlling or harmful dynamics
- Conflict resolution score of 0-1: Unresolved conflict accumulates and erodes all other dimensions
- Trust broken and unrepaired: Cannot build on other dimensions until trust is addressed
- Satisfaction declining over time: Downward trend matters more than any single score

---

## Recommendations Based on Scores

### For Communication (if below 15)
- Implement a weekly check-in: 20 minutes of uninterrupted sharing and listening
- Practice the speaker-listener technique: one person shares, the other reflects back before responding
- Agree on conflict ground rules: no name-calling, no stonewalling, take breaks when heated
- Start with low-stakes topics before tackling difficult subjects

### For Trust & Safety (if below 15)
- Identify specific trust gaps and discuss them directly
- Make small, consistent promises and keep them to rebuild reliability
- Establish clear boundaries and respect them
- If trust was significantly broken, consider professional mediation

### For Satisfaction & Connection (if below 15)
- Schedule regular quality time that is not task-oriented
- Express appreciation daily -- specific observations, not generic praise
- Revisit activities or experiences you both enjoyed earlier in the relationship
- Discuss unmet needs directly rather than hoping they will be noticed

### For Growth & Alignment (if below 15)
- Share individual goals and discuss how to support each other
- Identify 2-3 core values and assess alignment honestly
- Create a shared goal or project that builds teamwork
- Discuss your vision for the relationship's future explicitly

---

## Report Template

```
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH ASSESSMENT REPORT
=======================================
Prepared for: ____________________
Date: ____________________________

OVERVIEW
--------
Overall Score: ____ / 100 (Rating: ____________)
Relationship Type: ____________  Duration: ____________

This relationship shows [strongest dimension] as its greatest
asset, while [weakest dimension] represents the most meaningful
area for growth.

STRENGTHS
---------
1. [Top strength with supporting evidence from answers]
2. [Second strength]
3. [Third strength]

GROWTH AREAS
------------
1. [Top growth area with specific examples]
2. [Second growth area]
3. [Third growth area]

DETAILED SCORES
---------------
[Insert completed Scoring Template]

RECOMMENDED CONVERSATIONS
-------------------------
Consider discussing these topics together:

1. "[Specific conversation starter related to lowest area]"
2. "[Second conversation starter]"
3. "[Third conversation starter]"

ACTION PLAN
-----------
This week:
  - [One small, specific action]

This month:
  - [One moderate action]

Ongoing:
  - [One habit or practice to establish]

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
--------------------
[If scores warrant it, recommend couples counseling,
family therapy, or other appropriate professional support]

NEXT REVIEW DATE: ____________
```

---

## Delivery Guidelines

1. Approach this assessment with warmth and respect. Relationships are deeply personal.
2. Never assign blame. Frame everything in terms of patterns and dynamics, not individual faults.
3. Emphasize that this is one person's perspective -- the other party may see things differently.
4. Normalize imperfection. No relationship scores 100. The goal is awareness and growth.
5. If warning signs emerge (abuse, control, safety concerns), gently note them and recommend professional help.
6. Remind the user that a single assessment is a snapshot, not a verdict.


## Process

1. **Gather information.** Ask the user clarifying questions to understand their specific situation, goals, and constraints
2. **Analyze context.** Review the information provided and identify key factors relevant to relationship health assessment
3. **Develop recommendations.** Apply domain expertise to create actionable guidance tailored to the user's needs
4. **Present structured output.** Deliver findings in the output format below with clear next steps
5. **Address follow-ups.** Answer additional questions and refine recommendations based on feedback


## Output Format

```template
## Relationship Health Assessment Analysis

### Assessment
[Key findings and observations]

### Recommendations
1. [Primary recommendation]
2. [Secondary recommendation]
3. [Additional suggestions]

### Action Items
- [ ] [First action step]
- [ ] [Second action step]
- [ ] [Follow-up task]
```


## Edge Cases

- **Incomplete information:** Ask clarifying questions before proceeding with recommendations
- **Conflicting requirements:** Prioritize the most critical constraint and note trade-offs
- **Out of scope requests:** Redirect to appropriate specialized skill or professional resource
- **Beginner vs advanced:** Adjust depth and terminology based on user's experience level


## Example

**Input:** "Help me with relationship health assessment for my current situation"

**Output:**

Based on your situation, here is a structured approach to relationship health assessment:

1. **Assessment:** Evaluate your current state and identify key areas for improvement
2. **Strategy:** Develop a targeted plan based on best practices
3. **Implementation:** Execute the plan with specific, measurable steps
4. **Review:** Monitor progress and adjust as needed
