If you or your spouse feels a powerful pull to break out of your marriage -- by pursuing new interests, spending more time apart, or even having an affair -- your relationship may have entered the stormy Rebellion stage. This stage is frequently marked by power struggles, intense conflict, secrets, and angry rebellion. However, it can be a very positive stage as well, if you and your spouse allow each other the freedom, security, and time to allow your true selves to take flight. To make that happen, you'll need to negotiate schedules, learn to accept differences, work through conflicts, and build a present and a future that you both love.
Are you in rebellion, and is it healthy or harmful to your marriage? Take this quiz and find out. The following is a list of acts that are often hallmarks of being in marital rebellion.
Please select the most accurate answer for each instance.