Take our quiz to find out the effect your relationship with your parents has had on your happiness

SAVE yourself a fortune on therapy by taking our quiz about your relationship with your parents.

The bond you had with your mum and dad as a child has a big impact on your life as an adult.

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A good relationship with them means you are more likely to have a successful love life, say Harvard University boffins.

So just how much are your parents responsible for your happiness?

Here, The Sun’s relationship expert DR PAM SPURR has devised a quiz to help you see the possible effect parents can have.

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Confident

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Whether your parents were happily married or divorced with dignity, it’s made you emotionally savvy.

You know differences can be worked out without turning nasty and make good relationship choices.

Your inner confidence means you probably have a job where you’re part of a team, even team leader.

But even the most confident people can be rocked by difficult events, so ensure you stay flexible.

Insecure

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Your insecurity may be down to losing contact with your mum or dad, putting up with poor parenting or not having a role model for how to solve problems.

You are drawn to drama and live a chaotic life by overindulging in alcohol, drugs and even sex. Partners may also think you’re “high maintenance”.

Inside, there’s a very hurt child who has not learned to negotiate problems. Try to react from your head, rather than your heart.

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Controlling

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You've learned that the way to control emotional chaos inside is to control everything outside of you.

When you feel on top of everything, you gain some confidence. But partners might get fed up with your control-freak ways.

You are probably drawn to careers that are all about control, like accountancy and technology.

Learn to let go at times. Counselling or talking with friends will help.

Independent

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Your parents didn’t paint an entirely positive picture of marriage. Being unhappy and choosing to just put up with it creates a sense of independence.

Your independence will show itself in your career – you’re probably a high achiever and very competitive.

In relationships, you prefer someone like-minded who has their own interests.

There are times when it would be emotionally healthy to make yourself vulnerable and let people in.