It doesn't have to be anything big: a Saturday spent shopping in the city centre already counts as a meaningful test.

A holiday: planning, travelling and spending time at the destination constitute a challenge.

Whether it's a baptism or Christmas with your nearest and dearest: family gatherings are the ideal test for a relationship.

Encounters with my friends: does my partner get on with them - and they with him?

My "test category" is primarily hobbies and interests: my partner doesn't necessarily have to share them with me - but he should certainly accept them.

A party: is my partner attentive, or does he ignore me?

Everyday crises like trouble at work or illness: do we support each other?