STOCKHOLM, Feb. 13 -- Why do we love one person over another? It's largely beyond reason. But, in reality, it doesn't happen by chance. Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a novel scientific tool for assessing the state of a romantic relationship.
Dubbed the Valentine Scale, this test is composed of seven scientifically validated questions. It measures relationship satisfaction and encourages dialogue within the couple. Although relationships play a key role in well-being and quality of life, reliable and accessible tools for analyzing them are still few and far between. This scale fills that gap. "[It] makes it possible to quickly and efficiently get an idea of how a relationship is doing, without having to go through long ...