What Is Your Communication Style In Relationships Quiz

Whether you're navigating a tough conversation with your partner, setting boundaries at work, or trying to express your needs more clearly, your communication style plays a major role in how you're perceived—and how satisfied you feel afterward.

And here's the good news:

Your communication style isn’t set in stone.

It’s shaped by your upbringing, your environment, and your willingness to grow. If you’ve noticed patterns in your communication that aren’t working, this is your chance to gain clarity and take control.

What’s Your Communication Style? Find Out in Just a Few Minutes

This quick and insightful quiz reveals how you naturally communicate in relationships and helps you identify opportunities for improvement.

Happy couple smiling while taking the Communication Style Quiz by Joey Wilder on a tablet, discovering how to communicate better in relationships.

The 4 Main Communication Styles (And Why They Matter)

Understanding your communication style is the first step to improving your relationships—whether at home, work, or in social settings. Psychologists generally recognize

four main communication styles:

Passive Communication

Passive communicators tend to avoid expressing their thoughts, feelings, or needs. They often put others’ needs ahead of their own to avoid conflict.

Common traits of passive communicators:

  • Struggle to say “no”

  • Avoid eye contact

  • Apologize often

  • Feel resentful or unheard

Frustrated woman in emotional conflict, symbolizing passive communication—highlighting communication breakdowns in Joey Wilder’s relationship quiz.
Couple arguing in a park, illustrating aggressive communication style—featured as part of Joey Wilder’s quiz on relationship communication types.

Aggressive Communication

Aggressive communicators express their feelings and needs in a way that violates the rights of others. They may dominate conversations or come across as confrontational.

Common traits of aggressive communicators:

  • Interrupt others

  • Use a loud or demanding tone

  • Exhibit controlling or intimidating behavior

  • Struggle with empathy

Passive-Aggressive Communication

Passive-aggressive communicators

appear passive on the surface but express anger or frustration in subtle, indirect ways—like sarcasm, backhanded compliments, or silent treatment.

Common traits of passive-aggressive communicators:

  • Express negativity indirectly

  • Use sarcasm to mask frustration

  • Deny there’s a problem while acting out

  • Harbor resentment

Man holding his head during a tense moment with partner—demonstrating passive-aggressive communication, a key topic in Joey Wilder’s style quiz.
Silhouette of a couple holding hands during a serious conversation—reflecting emotional connection and communication style themes from Joey Wilder’s quiz.

Assertive Communication (The Healthiest Style)

Assertive communication

is clear, respectful, and confident. Assertive communicators express their thoughts and needs while respecting others’ perspectives.

Common traits of assertive communicators:

  • Speak honestly and respectfully

  • Use “I” statements

  • Maintain good eye contact and body language

  • Set healthy boundaries

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