Intimacy Avoidance (ECR-R)

Introduction

Here are a number of statements that may or may not apply to you. For each statement, select the response that best applies to you. Do not spend too long deliberating about your responses: if in doubt, choose the option that immediately seems most appropriate.

Disagree Strongly Disagree Moderately Disagree a Little Agree a Little Agree Moderately Agree Strongly
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Disagree Strongly
2 - Disagree Moderatley
3 - Disagree a Little
4 - Agree a Little
5 - Agree Moderately
6 - Agree Strongly
Statement 1 2 3 4 5 6
I find it relatively easy to get close to my partner.
I find it easy to depend on romantic partners.
My partner really understands me and my needs.
I am very comfortable being close to romantic partners.
I feel comfortable depending on romantic partners.
I am nervous when partners get too close to me.
I find it difficult to allow myself to depend on romantic partners.
I tell my partner just about everything.
I usually discuss my problems and concerns with my partner.
I talk things over with my partner.
I get uncomfortable when a romantic partner wants to be very close.
I prefer not to be too close to romantic partners.
It's easy for me to be affectionate with my partner.
It's not difficult for me to get close to my partner.
I don't feel comfortable opening up to romantic partners.
It helps to turn to my romantic partner in times of need.
I feel comfortable sharing my private thoughts and feelings with my partner.
I prefer not to show a partner how I feel deep down.