WKBK 2 PDF

Love Map Questionnaire
(1)
By giving honest answer to the following questions, you will get a sense of the quality of your current
love maps. For the most accurate reading of how your marriage is doing on the first principle, both
of you should complete the following.
1.
I can name my partners best friend.
T or F
2.
I can tell you what stresses my partner is currently facing.
T or F
3.
I know the names of some of the people who have been irritating my partner lately.
T or F
4.
I can tell you some of my partners life dreams.
T or F
5.
I am very familiar with my partners religious beliefs and ideas.
T or F
6.
I can tell you abut my partners basic philosophy of life.
T or F
7.
I can list the relatives my partner likes the least.
T or F
8.
I know my partners favorite music.
T or F
9.
I can list my partners three favorite movies.
T or F
10.
My spouse is familiar with my current stresses.
T or F
11.
I know the three most special times in my partners life.
T or F
12.
I can tell you the most stressful thing that happened to my partner as a child.
T or F
13.
I can list my partners major aspiration and hopes in life.
T or F
14.
I know my partners major current worries.
T or F
15.
My partner knows who my friends are.
T or F
16.
I know what my partner would do if he or she suddenly won the lottery.
T or F
17.
I can tell you in detail my first impressions of my partner.
T or F
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I feel that my partner knows me pretty well.
T or F
20.
My partner is familiar with my hopes and aspirations.
T or F
(2) Scoring: Give yourself one point for each true answer. 10 & above consider this a strength. 10 and
below consider it a weakness. Either you do not have a love map or it needs to be updated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gottman, John and Nan Silver: The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide
From the Countrys Foremost Relationship Expert (New York: Three Rivers Press, 1999).
Love Map 20 Question Game
(3)
Play this game together in the spirit of laughter and gentle fun. The more you play, the more youll
learn about the love maps concept and how to apply it to your own relationship.
Each of you should take a piece of paper and pen. Together, randomly decide on twenty numbers
between 1 and 60. Write the numbers down in a column on the left-hand side of your paper.
Below is a list of numbered questions. Beginning with the top of your column, match the numbers
you chose with the corresponding questions. Each of you should ask your partner this question. If
your partner answers correctly (you be the judge), he or she receives the number of points indicated
for that question, and you receive one point. If your partner answers incorrectly, neither of you
receive any points. The same rules apply when you answer. The winner is the person with the higher
score after youve both answered all twenty questions.
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Name my two closes friends. (2)

What is my favorite musical group, composer, or instrument? (2)
What was I wearing when we first met? (2)
Name one of my hobbies. (3)
Where was I born? (1)
What stresses am I facing right now? (4)
Describe in detail what I did today, or yesterday. (4)
When is my birthday? (1)
What is the date of our anniversary (or engagement)? (1)
Who is my favorite relative? (2)
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What is my fondest unrealized dream? (5)

What is my favorite flower? (2)
What is one of my greatest fears or disaster scenarios? (3)
What is my favorite time of day? (3)
What makes me feel most complete? (4)
What turns me on? (3)
What is my favorite meal? (2)
What is my favorite was to spend the evening? (2)
What is my favorite color? (1)
What personal improvements do I want to make in my life? (4)
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What kind of present would I like best? (2)

What was one of my best childhood experiences? (2)
What was my favorite vacation? (2)
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What is one of my favorite ways to be soothed? (4)

Who is my greatest source of support (other than you)? (3)
What is my favorite sport? (2)
What do I most like to do with time off? (2)
What is one of my favorite weekend activities? (2)
What is my favorite getaway place? (3)
What is my favorite movie? (2)
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What are some of the important events coming up in my life? How do I feel about them? (4)
What are some of my favorite ways to work out? (2)
Who was my best friend in childhood? (3)
What is one of my favorite magazines? (2)
Name one of my major rivals or enemies. (3)
What would I consider my dream job? (4)
What do I fear the most? (4)
Who is my least favorite relative? (3)
What is my favorite holiday? (2)
What kinds of books do I most like to read? (3)
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What is my favorite TV show? (2)

Am I right handed or left-handed? (2)
What am I most sad about? (4)
Name one of my concerns or worries. (4)
What medical problems do I worry about? (2)
What was my most embarrassing moment? (3)
What was my worst childhood experience? (3)
Name two of the people I admire most (4)
Name my major rival or enemy. (3)
Of all the people we both know, who do I like the least? (3)
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What is one of my favorite deserts? (2)

What is my social security number? (2)
Name one of my favorite novels? (2)
What is my favorite restaurant? (2)
What are two of my aspirations, hopes, wishes? (4)
Do I have a secret ambition? What is it? (4)
What foods do I hate? (2)
What is my favorite animal? (2)
What is my favorite song? (2)
Which sports team is my favorite? (2)
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Making Your Own Love Map

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(2)
(3)
Even though your love map is all in your head, it helps to write down some of the basics.
Use the following form to interview each other as if you were reporters.
It is best to answer these on a separate sheet of paper (or better a notebook.)
The Cast of Characters in my partners life:

1.
Friends:
2.
Potential Friends:
3.
Rivals, competitors, enemies:
Recent Important Events In My Partners Life
1.
Upcoming Events (What is he or she looking forward to? Or dreading?):
2.
My Partners Current Stresses:
3.
My Partners Current Worries:
4.
My Partners Hopes and Aspirations (For Self? For Others?):
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Who Am I?
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(2)
(3)
The questions in this exercise are powerful. Please make sure you have enough time and privacy to
answer them. It may be necessary for you to do this questionnaire by breaking it up into smaller
parts.
Answer these questions as candidly as you can. You do not have to answer each question. Just
respond to those that are relevant to your life.
After both of you have completed this exercise come together to discuss your answers.
My Triumphs and Strivings.

1.
What has happened in your life that you are particularly proud of? Write about your physiological
triumphs, times when things went even better than you expected, periods when you came through
trials and tribulations even better off. Include periods of stress and duress that you survived and
mastered, small events that may still be of great importance to you, events from your childhood or the
recent past, self-created challenges you met, periods when you felt powerful, glories and victories,
wonderful friendships you maintained and so on.
2.
How have these successes shaped your life? How have they affected the way you think of yourself
and your capabilities? How have the affected your goals and the things you strive for?
3.
What role has pride (that is, feeling proud, being praised, expressing praise for others) played in your
life? Did your parents show you that they were proud of you when you were a child? How? How
have other people responded to your accomplishments?
4.
Did your parents show you that they loved you? How? Was affection readily expressed in your
family? If not, what are the effects and implications of this for your marriage?
5.
What role does pride in your accomplishments play in your marriage? What role do your own
strivings have in your marriage? What do you want your partner to know and understand about these
aspects of your self, your past, present, and plans for the future? How do you show pride in one
another?
My Injuries and Healings.
1.
What difficult event or periods have you gone through? Write about any significant psychological
insults and injuries you have sustained, your losses, disappointments, trials, and tribulations.
Including periods of stress and duress, as well as any quieter periods of despair, hopelessness, and
loneliness. Also include any deep traumas you have undergone as a child or adult. For example,
harmful relationships, humiliating events, even molestation, rape, or torture.
2.
How have you survived these traumas? What are their lasting effects on you?
3.
How did you strengthen and heal yourself? How did you redress your grievances? How did you
revive and restore yourself?
4.
How did you gird and protect yourself against this ever happening again?
5.
How do these injuries and the ways you protect and heal yourself affect your marriage today? What
do you want your partner to know and understand about these aspects of your self?
My Emotional World
1.
How did your family express the following when you were a child:
a) Anger
b) sadness
c) fear
d) affection e) interest in one another
2.
During your childhood did your family have to cope with a particular emotional problem, such as
aggression between parents, a depressed parent, or a parent who was somewhat emotionally
wounded? What implications does this have for your marriage and your other close relationships
(friendships, relationships with your parents, your siblings, your children)?
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What is your own philosophy about expressing feelings, particularly sadness, anger, fear, pride, and
love? Are any of these difficult for you to express or to see expressed by your partner? What is the
basis of your perspective of this?
What differences exist between you and your partner in the area of expressing emotions? What is
behind these differences? What are the implications of these differences for you?
My Mission and Legacy

1.
Imagine that you are standing in a graveyard looking at your own tombstone. Now write the epitaph
you would like to see there. Begin with the words: Here lies
2.
Write your own obituary. (It does not have to be brief.) How do you want people to think of your
life, to remember you?
3.
Now youre ready to write a mission statement for your own life. What is the purpose of your life?
What is its meaning? What are you trying to accomplish? What is your larger struggle?
4.
What legacy would you like to leave when you die?
5.
What significant goals have you yet to realize? This can be creating something, or having a
particular experience. Minor examples are learning to play the banjo, climbing a mountain, and so on.
Who I Want to Become
Take a moment to reflect on what you have just written. We are all involved in becoming the person
we most want to be. In that struggle we all have demons to fight and overcome.
1.
Describe the person you want to become.
2.
How can you best help yourself become that person?
3.
What struggles have you already faced in trying to become that person?
4.
What demons in yourself have you had to fight? Or still have to fight?
5.
What would you most like to change about yourself?
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What dreams have you denied yourself or failed to develop?
7.
What do you want your life to be like in five years?
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What is the story of the kind of person you would like to be?
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Fondness and Admiration Questionnaire

(1)
Answer the following true false questions.
1.
I can easily list the three things I most admire about my partner.
T or F
2.
When we are apart, I often think fondly of my partner.
T or F
3.
I will often find some way to tell my partner I love you.
T or F
4.
I often touch or kiss my partner affectionately.
T or F
5.
My partner really respects me.
T or F
6.
I feel loved and cared for in this relationship
T or F
7.
I feel accepted and like by my partner.
T or F
8.
My partner finds me sexy and attractive.
T or F
9.
My partner turns me on sexually.
T or F
10.
There is a fire and passion in this relationship.
T or F
11.
Romance is definitely still a part of our relationship.
T or F
12.
I am really proud of my partner.
T or F
13.
My partner really enjoys my achievements and accomplishments.
T or F
14.
I can easily tell you why I want to marry my partner.
T or F
15.
If I had it all to do over again, I would.
T or F
16.
We rarely part from each other without showing some sign of love and affection.
T or F
17.
When I come into a room, my partner is glad to see me.
T or F
18.
My partner appreciates the things I do in this relationship.
T or F
19.
My spouse generally likes my personality.
T or F
20.
Our life is generally satisfying.
T or F
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Scoring: 10 and above is good while 10 and below shows room for improvements.
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I Appreciate
(1)
Circle three items that you think are characteristics of your partner. Circle just three. (You can do
the exercise over again with a different three if you want to).
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Loving
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Sensitive
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Brave
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Intelligent
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Thoughtful
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Generous
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Loyal
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Truthful
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Strong
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Energetic
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Sexy
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Decisive
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Creative
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Imaginative
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Fun
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Attractive
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Interesting
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Supportive
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Funny
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Considerate
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Affectionate
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Organized
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Resourceful
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Athletic
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Cheerful
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Coordinated
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Graceful
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Elegant
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Gracious
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Playful
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Caring
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A Great Friend
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Exciting
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Thrifty
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Full Of Plans 36.
Shy
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Vulnerable
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Committed
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Involved
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Expressive
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Active
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Careful
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Reserved
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Adventurous
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Receptive
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Reliable
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Responsible
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Dependable
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Nurturing
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Warm
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Virile
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Kind
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Gentle
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Practical
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Healthy
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Witty
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Relaxed
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Beautiful
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Handsome
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Rich
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Calm
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A Great Partner
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Lively
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A Great Parent
65.
Assertive
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Protective
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Sweet
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Tender
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Powerful
70.
Understanding
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Flexible
72.
Totally Silly
73.
Prayerful
74.
Holy
75.
Loving
76.
Humble
77.
Forgiving
78.
Thinker
79.
Patient
80.
Hopeful
(2)
For each item you checked please briefly think of an actual incident that illustrates this characteristic
of your partner.
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1.
Characteristic: ____________________________________________________________________
Incident:
2.
Characteristic: ____________________________________________________________________
Incident:
3.
____________________________________________________________________
Characteristic: ____________________________________________________________________
Incident:
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____________________________________________________________________
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Now share your list with your partner. Let him or her know what it is about these traits that you
value so highly.
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The History and Philosophy of Your Marriage

(1)
For this exercise you can either ask a third person to act as your interviewer or you can interview
yourself as a couple. Please note that I use this form both Marriage Preparation and Marriage
Counseling. If you are in marriage preparation just answer the standard type questions and not the
italicized. If you are here for Marriage Counseling please answer both the standard type and the
italicized.
Part One: The History of Your Relationship.

1.
Discuss how the two of you met and got together. Was there anything about your partner that made
him or her stand out? What were your first impressions?
2.
What do you remember most about the time you were first dating? What stands out? How long did
you know each other before you got engaged (married). What do you remember about this period?
What were some of the highlights? Some of the tensions? What type of things did your do together?
3.
Talk about how you decided to get married. Of all the people in the world, what led you to decide
that this was the person you wanted to marry? Was it an easy decision? Was it a difficult decision?
Were you in love? Talk about this time.
4.
Do you remember your engagement (wedding)? Talk to each other about your memories.
5.
What do you remember about the first year you were married? Were there any adjustments you
needed to make?
6.
What about the transition to becoming parents? Talk to each other about this period of your
marriage. What was it like for the two of you?
7.
Looking back over the years, what moments stand out as the really happy times in your marriage?
What is a good time for you as a couple? Has this changed over the years?
8.
Many relationships go through periods of ups and downs. Would you say that this is true of your
marriage? Can you describe some of these periods?
9.
Looking back over the years, what moments stand out as the really hard times in your marriage?
Why do you think you stayed together? How did you get through these difficulties times?
10.
Have you stopped doing things together that once gave you pleasure? Explore these with one
another.
Part Two: Your Philosophy of Marriage
11.
Talk to each other about why you think some marriages work while others dont. Decide together
who among the couples you know have particularly good marriages and who have particularly bad
marriages. What is the different about these two marriages? How would you compare your
relationship to each of these couples?
12.
Talk to each other about your parents marriages. Would you say they were very similar to or
different from your thoughts on what a marriage should be?
13.
Make a chart of the history of your relationship, its major turning points, ups and downs. What were
the happiest times for you? For your partner? How has your marriage changed over the years?
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A Seven-Week Course In Fondness And Admiration

(1)
For each day below there is a positive statement or thought followed by at task
Week I
Monday
Thought:
Task:
Tuesday
Thought:
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Wednesday
Thought:
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Thursday
Thought:
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Friday
Thought:
Task:
Week II
Monday
Thought:
Task:
Tuesday
Thought:
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Wednesday
Thought:
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Thursday
Thought:
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Friday
Thought:
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Week III
Monday
Thought:
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Tuesday
Thought:
Task:
Wednesday
Thought:
Task:
Thursday
Thought:
I am genuinely fond of my partner

List one characteristic you find endearing or lovable.
I can easily speak of the good times in our marriage
Pick one good time and write a sentence about it.
I can easily remember romantic, special times in our relationship.
Pick one such time and think about it.
I am physically attracted to my partner.
Think of one physical attribute you like
My partner has specific qualities that make me proud
Write down one characteristic that makes you proud.
I feel a genuine sense of we as opposed to I in this relationship
Think of one thing that you both have in common.
We have the same general beliefs and values.
Describe one belief you share.
We have common goals
List one such goal.
My partner is my best friend.
What secret about you does your spouse know?
I get lots of support in this relationship
Think of a time when your spouse was very supportive of you.
My partner helps me to reduce stress.

List one time when your spouse helped you reduce stress.
I can easily recall the first we met.
Write a sentence describing what you remember.
I remember many details about deciding to get married
Write a sentence describing what you remember.
I can recall our engagement
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Task:
Write a sentence about what you remember
Thought:
Task:
We divide up tasks in a fair way.

Describe one way you do this on a regular basis. (If you do not do your share decide
on a task to take on.
Friday
Week IV
Monday
Thought:
Task:
Tuesday
Thought:
Task:
Wednesday
Thought:
Task:
Thursday
Thought:
Task:
Friday
Thought:
Task:
Week V
Monday
Thought:
Task:
Tuesday
Thought:
Task:
Wednesday
Thought:
Task:
Thursday
Thought:
Task:
Friday
Thought:
Task:
Week VI
Monday
Thought:
Task:
Tuesday
Thought:
Task:
Wednesday
Thought:
Task:
We are able to plan well and have a sense of control over our lives together.
Describe one thing that you both planned together.
I am proud of this relationship.
List two things about this marriage that you are proud of.
I am proud of my future spouse.
Recall a specific time you felt this pride.
I dont like things about my partner, but I can live with them.
What is one of these minor faults you have adapted to?
This relationship is a lot better than most I have seen.
Think of a marriage you know thats awful.
I was really lucky to meet my partner

List one benefit that being in relationship with your partner offers.
Marriage is sometimes a struggle but its worth it.
Think of one difficulty thing that you have weathered together so far.
There is a lot of affection between us.
Plan a surprise gift for your partner for tonight.
We are genuinely interested in one another.
Think of something to do or talk about that would be interesting.
We find one another to be good companions
Plan an outing together.
There is a lot of healthy living in my relationship

Think of a special trip you took together.
My partner is an interesting person.
Plan something to ask your partner about that interests the both of you.
We respond well to each other.
Write a letter to your partner and mail it.
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Thursday
Thought:
Task:
Friday
Thought:
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Week VII
Monday
Thought:
Task:
Tuesday
Thought:
Task:
Wednesday
Thought:
Task:
Thursday
Thought:
Task:
Friday
Thought:
Task:
If I had to do it all over again. I would still plan to marry the same person.
Plan an engagement anniversary outing.
There is a lot of mutual respect in my relationship.
Consider taking a class together (ballroom dancing, horseback riding, etc) Or tell your
partner about a time when you recently admired something he or she did.
Our time together is usually quite satisfying.

Plan a romantic evening together.
We have come a long way together.
Think of all you have accomplished as a team.
I think we can weather any storm together.
Reminisce about having made it through a hard time.
We enjoy each others sense of humor.
Rend a comedy video or dvd and watch together.
My partner is very beautiful/handsome
Get dressed up for an elegant evening together. Or plan another kind of evening out.
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Is Your Marriage Primed For Romance

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1.
We enjoy doing small things together, like folding laundry or watching TV.
T or F
2.
I look forward to spending my free time with my partner.
T or F
3.
At the end of the day my partner is glad to see me.
T or F
4.
My partner is usually interested in hearing my views.
T or F
5.
I really enjoy discussing things with my partner.
T or F
6.
My partner is one of my best friends.
T or F
7.
I think my partner would consider me a very close friend.
T or F
8.
We just love talking to each other.
T or F
9.
When we go out together, the time goes very quickly.
T or F
10.
We always have a lot to say to each other.
T or F
11.
We have a lot of fun together.
T or F
12.
We are spiritually very compatible.
T or F
13.
We tend to share the same basic values.
T or F
14.
We like to spend time together in similar ways
T or F
15.
We really have a lot of common interests.
T or F
16.
We have many of the same dreams and goals.
T or F
17.
We like to do a lot of the same things.
T or F
18.
Even though our interests are somewhat different, I enjoy my partners interests.
T or F
19.
Whatever we do together, we usually tend to have a good time.
T or F
20.
My partner tells me when he or she has had a bad day.
T or F
(2)
10 and above is good. 10 and below shows improvement is needed.
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The Emotional Bank Account

(1)
Keeping an account in your head of how much youre connecting with your spouse emotionally in
little ways can greatly benefit your marriage. But for some couples it sometimes helps them get
started by keeping track on paper. Be careful not to turn this into a competition or a quid pro quo.
The focus is to see how you can improve your relationship not what your partner is not doing.
(2)
Below is a list of things that couples can do together. Circle three things that you wish your partner
would do with you.
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Reunite at the end of the day and talk about how it went.
Shop for groceries.
Cook dinner/bake.
Clean house/do laundry
Shop together for gifts or clothes.
Go out for brunch or dinner.
Read the morning paper
Help each other with a self-improvement plan (i.e. exercise)
Plan and host a dinner party
Call and/or think about each other during the workday.
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Pray together
Eat breakfast together during the workweek.
Go to a church
Do yard work, shovel the walk, do home repairs, car maintenance, and washing.
Perform committee work in the community (volunteering).
Exercise together
Go on a weekend outing.
Alone time together.
Go to the museum, zoo, etc.
Attend a class together.
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Stay in touch with/spend time with kin (parents, siblings, etc.)

Entertain out of town guests.
Travel together.
Watch TV or a video
Order take out
Double-date with friends.
Attend a sporting event
Engage in a favorite activity (bowling, amusement park, bicycle, hike, jog, horse back riding, etc.)
Talk or read together by an open fire.
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Listen to music
Go dancing or attend a concert, nightclub, jazz club, or theater.
Host a birthday party
Take up a new hobby together
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Attend a play or recital together

Pay bills
Write letters or cards.
Deal with medical records
Volunteer together
Go to a community event
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Go to a party
Drive to and from work together
Celebrate each other familys milestones
Celebrate each others life milestones.
Play computer games together
Watch a niece or a nephew together.
Plan a vacation together
Plan your future together.
Walk the dog
Read out loud together.
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Play a board game together

Put on a play or a skit together.
Do errands together
Engage in hobbies together
Talk stuff over drinks (alcohol or coffee or tea)
Find time to just talk without interruptions.
Philosophize
Discuss the other people in your lives
Attend a funeral
Help out other people
60.
61.
62.
Hunt for a new house or apartment.

Test-drive new cars.
Other______________________
(3)
Now share your top three choices with each other. Remember that this exercise is designed to flatter
your partner by making him or her feel wanted.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gottman, John and Nan Silver: The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide
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Stress-Reducing Conversation
(1)
One of the biggest things you can do in your relationship is ask your partner how their day was. The
following are some guidelines for having such a conversation.
1.
Invite your partner to tell you about his or her day. Remember you are not the target of any hostile
words that come from him or her releasing the built up pressure. A good suggestion is to allow each
partner 15 minutes to vent.
2.
Dont give unsolicited advice. By quickly suggesting a solution to your partners problem you send a
message that his or her problems or trivial. Understanding must always precede advice. Often times
your partner does not want a solution only a person whom he or she knows is listening.
3.
Show genuine interest. Do not let your mind or eyes wander. Make sure to focus on your partner
and make eye contact.
4.
Communicate your understanding. Let your partner know that you understand what he or she has just
said.
5.
Take your partner side. Be supportive even if you think his or her perspective is unreasonable. Do
not side with the opposition. The point here is not to be dishonest but rather this is a time to be
emotionally supportive of you partner.
6.
Express a we against others attitude. Make sure you express to your partner that he or she is not
alone. You are with them.
7.
Express affection. Show some kind of affection. Holding hands often works best.
8.
Validate emotions. Let your partner know that his or her feelings make sense to you.
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Stress-Reducing Conversation
(1)
One of the biggest things you can do in your relationship is ask your partner how their day was. The
following are some guidelines for having such a conversation.
1.
Invite your partner to tell you about his or her day. Remember you are not the target of any hostile
words that come from him or her releasing the built up pressure. A good suggestion is to allow each
partner 15 minutes to vent.
2.
Dont give unsolicited advice. By quickly suggesting a solution to your partners problem you send a
message that his or her problems or trivial. Understanding must always precede advice. Often times
your partner does not want a solution only a person whom he or she knows is listening.
3.
Show genuine interest. Do not let your mind or eyes wander. Make sure to focus on your partner
and make eye contact.
4.
Communicate your understanding. Let your partner know that you understand what he or she has just
said.
5.
Take your partner side. Be supportive even if you think his or her perspective is unreasonable. Do
not side with the opposition. The point here is not to be dishonest but rather this is a time to be
emotionally supportive of you partner.
6.
Express a we against others attitude. Make sure you express to your partner that he or she is not
alone. You are with them.
7.
Express affection. Show some kind of affection. Holding hands often works best.
8.
Validate emotions. Let your partner know that his or her feelings make sense to you.
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Accepting Influence Questionnaire

(1)
Answer each true/false statement.
1.
I m really interested in my partners opinion on our basic issues.
True or False
2.
I usually learn a lot from my partners opinion on our basic issues.
True or False
3.
I want my partner to feel that what he or she says really counts with me.
True or False
4.
I generally want to my partner to feel influential in our relationship.
True or False
5.
I can listen to my partner, but only up to a point.
True or False
6.
My partner has a lot of basic common sense.
True or False
7.
I try to communicate respect even during our disagreements.
True or False
8.
If I keep trying to convince my partner, I will eventually win out.
True or False
9.
I dont reject my partners opinions out of hand.
True or False
10.
My partner is not rational enough to take seriously when we discuss our issues.
True or False
11.
I believe in lots of give and take in our discussion.
True or False
12.
I am very persuasive and usually can win arguments with my partner.
True or False
13.
I feel I have an important say when we make decisions.
True or False
14.
My partner usually has good ideas.
True or False
15.
My partner is basically a great help as a problem solver.
True or False
16.
I try to listen respectfully, even when I disagree.
True or False
17.
My ideas for solutions are usually much better than my partners.
True or False
18.
I can usually find something to agree with in my partners position.
True or False
19.
My partner is usually too emotional
True or False
20.
I am the one who needs to make the major decisions in this relationship.
True or False
(2) Scoring.
a)
b)
c)
Give yourself 1 point for each true answer except for questions 5,8,10,12,17,19,20
subtract 1 point for each true answer to questions 5,8,10,12,17,19,20
6 and above is considered good. 6 and below this is an area for improvement.
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Yield To Win
(1)
Below is a series of common situations faced by couples today. Try to visualize these scenes with
each playing a role and then flip so that each person has the opportunity to see each scenario fully.
(2)
No matter how negative your partner in the scenario sounds try to see it not as an attack on you but
rather that the negativity shows how important the issue is to your partner.
1.
You and your wife have not been getting along lately. Part of the problem is that you think she
spends way too much money. Now shes insisting that you undergo expensive marital counseling.
You point out that there is simply no money to pay for that until expenses are cut somewhere else.
Your wife says, I disagree. We cant afford not to get counseling. Its like borrowing for a needed
vacation. Weve got to do it1.
Reasonable part of wifes request:
You Say:
2.
Since your wife is not working, youve asked that she clean the house and have dinner on the table by
the time you come home. Tonight you walk into find that the laundry isnt folded and dinner isnt
made. You complain, and she says, You never notice how much I have done during the day. You
just dont appreciate how much work it takes to keep the house going.
You Say:
3.
Youve gone down to the local bar with a few friends to have a couple of beers. You and your wife
have argued frequently about your going out drinking too often. Tonight she keeps calling you at the
bar to say that if you dont come home right now, shes going to come get you. When you finally
walk in the door, she is crying, Instead of spending all your free time with your buddies at the bar,
why dont you ever take me dancing?
You Say:
4.
Its Saturday afternoon, and your wife has been cleaning and telling you about some repairs the house
needs. You feel that she is not willing to make the financial sacrifices in other areas so that you can
afford these repairs. She says, You just dont think that what I want is important. Youll find
money for things if you want them.
You Say:
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5.
When you come home from work, the first thing you like to do is to get comfortable, have a drink,
read the paper, and take off your shoes and socks. Some times you make a big mess in the living
room, but you usually clean it up after dinner when you have more energy. One night, when you
havent clean up you wife says, It really makes me mad the way you leave your stuff around. Im
tired too, and I wish I didnt have to pick up after you. Why cant you clean up before dinner?
You Say:
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The Gottman Island Survival Game

(1)
Imagine that you and your partner were on a cruise when your boat sank. You awaken to find
yourselves on a tropical desert island. Some items from the ship have washed a shore but you only
have time to carry 10 items before a storm comes in. Each of you make a list of the ten items you
would chose. Have the most crucial item as number one and the least crucial item as number ten.
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
11.
13.
15.
17.
19.
21.
23.
25.
Two changes of clothes.

Ten gallons of water
Matches
Backpack
Two tents
Knife
Sunblock lotion
Long rope
Freeze-dried food for seven days
One-fifth of whiskey
Compass
Gun with six bullets
First aid kits with penicillin.
(2)
(3)
Share your list with your partner and come to a consensus on your list.
Answer the following questions.
1.
How effective do you think you were at influencing your partner?

a)
not at all
b)
neither effective or ineffective
c)
somewhat effective
d)
very effective
How effective way your partner at influencing you
a)
not at all
b)
neither effective or ineffective
c)
somewhat effective
d)
very effective
Did either of you try to dominate the other, or were you competitive with each other?
a)
a lot
b)
somewhat
c)
a little
d)
not at all
Did you sulk or withdraw
a)
a lot
b)
somewhat
c)
a little
d)
not at all
2.
3.
4.
2.
4.
6.
8.
10.
12.
14.
16.
18.
20.
22.
24.
26.
AM-FM and short-wave radio receiver.

Pots and pans
Shovel
Toilet paper
Two sleeping bags
Small Life Raft
Cook stove and lantern
Two walkie-talkies
One change of clothing
Flares
Regional aerial maps
Bible
Binoculars
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(4)
Did your partner sulk or withdraw?

a)
a lot
b)
somewhat
c)
a little
d)
not at all
Did you have fun?
a)
not at all
b)
a little
c)
somewhat
d)
a lot
Did you work well as a team?
a)
not at all
b)
a little
c)
somewhat
d)
a lot
How much irritability or anger did you feel?
a)
a lot
b)
some
c)
a little
d)
none
How much irritability or anger did your partner feel?
a)
a lot
b)
some
c)
a little
d)
none
Did you both feel included?
a)
not at all
b)
a little
c)
a reasonable amount
d)
a great deal
Scoring
a)
Give your self one point for each a answer, two points for each b answer, three points for
each c answer, and 4 points for each d answer.
b)
If your total is over 24 you are doing a good job.
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Solvable or Perpetual Problems

(1)
(2)
Below is a list of seventeen common causes of conflict in relationships and marriages. For each mark
whether it is a perpetual problem, solvable problem or not a problem right now.
If it is a problem check all the sub-areas that are troublesome.
1.
We are becoming emotionally distant.

Perpetual
Solvable
Not A Problem Right Now
We have difficulty just simply talking to each other.
We are staying emotionally in touch with each other less.
I feel take fro granted
I feel my spouse doesnt know me right now.
My spouse is (or I am) emotionally disengaged.
We spend last time together.
Comments:
2.
There is spillover of non-relational stress (such as job tension) into our relationship.
Perpetual
Solvable
We dont always help each other reduce daily stress
We dont talk about these stresses together
We dont talk about stress in a helpful manner.
My spouse doesnt listen with understanding about my stresses and worries.
My spouse takes job or other stresses out on me.
My spouse takes job or other stresses out on the children or others.
Comments:
3.
Our marriage is becoming nonromantic and passionless; the fire is dying.

Perpetual
Solvable
My partner has stopped being verbally affectionate.
My partner expresses love or admiration less frequently
We rarely touch each other.
My partner (or I) have stopped feeling very romantic
We rarely cuddle
We have fewer tender or passionate moments.
Comments:
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4.
This question is only for those who are already married. We are having a problem in our sex life.
Perpetual
Solvable
Sex is less frequent
I (or my spouse) get less satisfaction from sex.
We have problems talking about sexual problems
Each of us wants different things sexually
Desire is less than it once was
Our lovemaking feels less loving.
Comments:
5.
Our relationship is not dealing well with an important change. (Name the change)
Perpetual
Solvable
We have different views on how to handle things.
This even has led my partner to be very distant
This event has made us both irritable
This event has led to a lot of fighting
Im worried about how this will all turn out
We are taking very different positions.
Comments
6.
Our relationship is not handling well or I fear our relationship will not handle well the major issue of
children.
Perpetual
Solvable
We have very different goals for our children
We differ on how to discipline children
We differ on what to discipline children for.
We have issues on how to be close to children
We are not talking about these problems (potential problems) well
There is much tension and anger about these differences.
Comments
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7.
Our relationship is not handling well a major issue or even concerning (future) in-laws or another
relative.
Perpetual
Solvable
I feel unaccepted by my partners family.
I sometimes wonder which family my partner is in.
I feel unaccepted by my own family
There is tension between us about what might happen
The issue has generated a lot of irritability.
I worry about how this will turn out.
Comments
8.
One of us is flirtatious outside the relationship or may have had a recent affair, and/or there is
jealousy.
Perpetual
Solvable
This area is the source of lot of hurt
This is an area that creates insecurity
I cant deal with the lies
It is hard to reestablish trust
There is a feeling of betrayal
Its hard to know how to heal over this.
Comments
9.
Unpleasant fights have occurred between us.

Perpetual
Solvable
There are more fights now.
Fights seem to come out of nowhere
Anger and irritability have crept into our marriage.
We get into muddles where we are hurting each other.
I dont feel very respected lately
I feel criticized.
Comments
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10.
We have differences in our basic goals and values or desired lifestyle.

Perpetual
Solvable
Differences have arisen in life goals
Differences have arisen about important beliefs
Difference have arisen on leisure time interests
We seem to want different things out of life.
We are growing in different directions
I dont much like who I am with my partner.
Comments
11.
Very disturbing events (for example, violence, drugs, an affair) have occurred within our relationship.
Perpetual
Solvable
There has been physical violence between us
There is a problem with alcohol or drugs.
This is turning into a relationship I hadnt bargained for.
Our relationship contract is changing
I find some of what my partner wants upsetting or repulsive
I am now feeling somewhat disappointed by this relationship
Comments
12.
We are not working well as a team.

Perpetual
Solvable
We used to share more of the familys workload.
We seem to be pulling in opposite directions
My partner does not fairly share in housework or child care
My partner is not carrying his or her weight financially
I feel alone managing this family
My spouse is not being very considerate
Comments
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13.
We are having trouble sharing power and influence.

Perpetual
Solvable
I dont feel influential in decisions we make
My partner has become more domineering
I have become more demanding
My partner has become passive.
My partner is spacey, not a strong force in our relationship
I am starting to care a lot more about who is running things.
Comment:
14.
We are having trouble handling financial issues well.

Perpetual
Solvable
One of us doesnt bring in enough money
We have differences about how to spend money
We are stressed about finances
My partner is financially more interested in self than in us.
We are not united in managing our finances.
There is not enough financial planning.
Comments
15.
We are not having much fun together these days.

Perpetual
Solvable
We dont seem to have much time for fun
We try but dont seem to enjoy our times together very much.
We are too stressed for fun.
Work takes up all our time these days
Our interests are so different, there are no fun thing we like to do together.
We plan fun things to do, but they never happen.
Comments:
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16.
We are not feeling close about spiritual issues these days.

Perpetual
Solvable
We do not share the same beliefs
We do not agree about religious ideas and values
We differ about the specific church, mosque or synagogue.
We do not communicate well about spiritual issues.
We have issues about spiritual growth and change.
We have spiritual issues involving family and/or children.
Comments
17
We are having conflict(s) about being a part of and building a community together.
Perpetual
Solvable
We feel differently about being involved with friends and other people or groups
We dont care to the same degree about the institutions that build community.
We have different opinions about putting time into the institutions of community (political
party, school, hospital, church, mosque, synagogue, agencies, etc.
We disagree about doing projects or working for charity.
We disagree about doing other good deeds for others.
We have different views about whether to take a leadership role in service to our community.
Comments
(3)
For each of the seventeen general areas that cause you problems, count up the number of specific
bones of contention that youve checked. If youve checked more than two, then this is an area of
significant conflict in your marriage.
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Your Last Argument

(1)
Answer the following questions about the last argument you had.
During this argument I felt:

1.
Defensive
A Great Deal
2.
Hurt
A Great Deal
3.
Angry
A Great Deal
4.
Sad
A Great Deal
5.
Misunderstood
A Great Deal
6.
Criticized
A Great Deal
7.
Worried
A Great Deal
8.
Righteously indignant
A Great Deal
9.
Unappreciated
A Great Deal
10.
Unattractive
A Great Deal
11.
Disgusted
A Great Deal
12.
Disapproving
A Great Deal
13.
Like leaving
A Great Deal
14.
Like my opinion didnt matter
A Great Deal
15.
I had no idea what I was feeling
A Great Deal
16.
Lonely
A Great Deal
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
Definitely
A Little
Not At All
What Triggered These Feelings?

1.
I felt excluded
A Great Deal
2.
I was not important to my partner
A Great Deal
3.
If felt cold toward my partner
A Great Deal
4.
I definitely felt rejected
A Great Deal
5.
I was criticized
A Great Deal
6.
I felt no affection toward my partner A Great Deal
7.
I feel unattracted
A Great Deal
8.
My sense of dignity was being
A Great Deal
compromised
9.
My partner was being domineering A Great Deal
10.
I couldnt persuade my partner at all. A Great Deal
Definitely
Definitely
Definitely
Definitely
Definitely
Definitely
Definitely
Definitely
A Little
A Little
A Little
A Little
A Little
A Little
A Little
A Little
Not At All
Not At All
Not At All
Not At All
Not At All
Not At All
Not At All
Not At All
Definitely
Definitely
A Little
A Little
Not At All
Not At All
(2)
Compare the above findings with the worksheet Who Am I? Use the following to find
connections.
1.
This recent argument was rooted in: (Circle all that apply)
-The way I was treated in my family growing up.
-A previous relationship
-Past injuries, hard times, or traumas Ive suffered
-My basic fears and insecurities
-Things and events I have not yet resolved or put aside.
-Unrealized hopes I have
-Ways other people treated me in the past
-Things I have always thought about myself
-Old nightmares or catastrophes I have worried about.
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(3)
Hopefully an honest look at these questions help you to realize that your perspective on an argument
may be different from that of your partner. It is natural to make the fundamental error of believing that the
fight is your partners fault. To break the pattern, you both need to admit, some role (however slight at first)
in creating the conflict. Circle the following statements that apply and the degree to which the statement
does.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(4)
I have been very stressed and irritable lately.

I have not expressed much appreciation toward
my partner lately
I have been overly sensitive lately
I have been overly critical lately
I have not shared very much of my inner world.
I have been depressed lately
I would say that I have a chip on my shoulder
I have not been very affectionate.
I have not been a very good listener lately
I have been feeling a bit like a martyr.
Answer the following questions.
1.
Overall my contribution to this mess was:
2.
How can I make this better in the future?
Yes, Definitely
Maybe a Little
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Yes, Definitely
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
Maybe a Little
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Harsh Startup Questionnaire

(1)
1.
My partner is often very critical of me.
True False
2.
I hate the way my partner raises an issue.
True False
3.
Arguments often seem to come out of nowhere.
True False
4.
Before I know it, we are in a fight
True False
5.
When my partner complains, I feel picked on.
True False
6.
I seem to always get blamed for issues.
True False
7.
My partner is negative all out of proportion.
True False
8.
I feel I have ward off personal attacks.
True False
9.
I often have to deny charges level at me.
True False
10.
My partners feelings are too easily hurt
True False
11.
What goes wrong is often not my responsibility.
True False
12.
My partner criticizes my personality.
True False
13.
Issues get raised in an insulting manner.
True False
14.
My partner will at times complain in a smug or superior way.
True False
15.
I have just about had it with the negativity between us.
True False
16.
I feel basically disrespected when my partner complains.
True False
17.
I just want to leave the scene when complaints arise.
True False
18.
Our calm is suddenly shattered.
True False
19.
I find my partners negativity unnerving and unsettling.
True False
20.
I think my partner can be totally irrational.
True False
(2)
Scoring: Give yourself one point for each true answer. 5 Points or more this is an area that needs
work in your relationship. 5 Points or below this is an area of weakness.
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Softened Startup
(1)
Test your ability to soften a harsh startup. For each item below supply a soften alternative.
1.
When your mother-in-law visits tonight, you plan to tell her how much it hurts you when she
criticizes your parenting skills. You want your partner, who is defensive when it comes to mom to
back you up.
Harsh startup: I cant stand it when your mother comes over.
Soften startup:
2.
You wish that your partner would cook dinner tomorrow night or take you out to dinner.
Harsh startup: You never take me anywhere. I sick of doing all the cooking.
Soften startup.
3.
You think that your partner spends too much time with other people instead of you when you go to
parties. Tonight, you want your partner to stick by you.
Harsh startup: I just know that tonight youre gonna be flirting shamelessly again at the party.
Soften startup:
4.
You want your partner to ask for a raise.

Harsh startup: Youre too wimpy to get a raise for your own family.
Soften startup:
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Repair Attempts Questionnaire

(1)
During our attempts to resolve conflicts:
1.
We are good at taking breaks when we need them.
True or False
2.
My partner usually accepts my apologies.
3.
I can say that I am wrong.
4.
I am pretty good at calming myself down.
True or False
True or False
True or False
5.
We can maintain a sense of humor.

True or False
6.
7.
When my partner says we should talk to each other in a different

way it usually makes a lot of sense.
True or False
My attempts to repair our discussions when they get negative are usually effective.
True or False
8.
We are pretty good listeners even when we have different positions on things.
True or False
9.
If things get heated, we can usually pull out of it and change things.
True or False
10.
My partner is good at soothing me when I am upset
True or False
11.
I feel confident that we can resolve most issues between us.
True or False
12.
When I comment on how we could communicate better my partner listens to me.
True or False
13.
Even if things get hard at times I know we can get past our differences.
True or False
14.
We can be affectionate even when we are disagreeing.
True or False
15.
Teasing and humor usually work to get my spouse over negativity.
True or False
16.
We can start all over again and improve our discussion when we need to.
True or False
17.
When emotions run hot, expressing how upset I feel makes a real difference.
True or False
18.
We can discuss even big differences between us.
True or False
19.
My partner expresses appreciation for nice things I do.
True or False
20.
If I keep trying to communicate it will eventually work.
True or False
(2)
A point for each true answer. 6 Points and above is good. 6 points and below indicates a problem.
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Flooding Questionnaire
(1)
1.
Our discussions get too heated.

True or False
2.
I have a hard time calming down.

True or False
3.
One of us is going to say something we will regret. .
4.
My partner gets too upset.
5.
After a fight I want to keep my distance.
6.
My partner yells unnecessarily.
7.
I can feel overwhelmed by our arguments.
8.
I cant think straight when my partner gets hostile.
9.
Why cant we talk more logically?
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
True or False
10.
My partners negativity often comes out of nowhere.

True or False
11.
Theres often no stopping my partners temper.

True or False
12.
I feel like running away during our fights.

True or False
13.
Small issues suddenly become big ones.
14.
I cant calm down very easily during an argument.
15.
My partner has a long list of unreasonable demands.
True or False
True or False
True or False
(2)
Give your self one point for each true answer. 6 Points and above indicates a problem. 6 points and
below indicates a strength.
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Self-Soothing
(1)
If an argument is getting out of hand and you feel flooded, it is important for you to take a break.
During this break it is important for you to avoid thoughts of righteous indignation and innocent
victimhood. Spend your time doing something soothing and distracting, like listening to music or
exercising. You may also try the following exercise.
1.
Sit in a comfortable chair, or lie on your back on the floor.
2.
Focus on controlling your breathing. Usually when you get flooded you either hold your breath a lot
or breath shallowly. So close your eyes and focus on taking deep breaths.
3.
Relax your muscles. One at a time, tightly squeeze the muscle groups that seem tense (usually your
forehead and jaw, neck, shoulders, arms and back). Hold for two seconds then release.
4.
Let the tension flow out of each muscle group, and get the muscle group to feel heavy by imagining
that it is.
5.
Let the tension flow out of each (now-heavy) muscle group, and get that muscle group to feel warm.
One way is to keep your eyes closed and focus on one calming vision or idea. Many people find it
effective to think of a place they associate with calmness, like a forest, a lake, or a beach. Imagine
this place as vividly as you can. Keep focused on this calming vision for about thirty seconds.
6.
Find a personal image that brings all this soothing to mind.
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Soothing Each Other

(1)
After you have completed the self-soothing exercise and if you feel that you have the energy too, it
would be of tremendous benefit to your marriage if you can take a few moments to soothe each other.
Talk earnestly about the following questions.

1.
What makes me (you) feel flooded?
2.
How do I (you) typically bring up issues or irritability or complaints?
3.
Do I (you) store things up?
4.
Is there anything I can do that soothes you?
5.
Is there anything you can do that soothes me?
6.
What signals can we develop for letting the other know when we feel flooded? Can we take breaks?
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Budgeting
(1)
Itemize Your Current Expenditures:
Food
Mortgage or rent
Vacation rentals
Remodeling
Property Taxes
Condo Maintenance Fees
Home office supplies
Utilities
Electric
Gas
Heat
Water
Phone
Internet
Household maintenance
Housecleaning
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Supplies & equipment
Clothes
Personal care items
Car
Gas
Maintenance & repairs
License
Insurance
Parking/tolls
Payments
Other Transportation i. .e bus
Trips
Business
Visiting family
Vacation
Recreation
Eating out
Baby sitters
Dates
Home entertainment
Health
Insurance premiums
Doctor
Pharmacy
Health club membership
Other
Appliances & electronics
Gifts
Charitable contributions
Interest on loans, bank charges, credit
cards
Life insurance
Investments & savings
Step 2 Manage Everyday finances

1.
Write down every expense from the list above that you consider essential for your sense of wellbeing
and happiness.
2.
Look carefully at your income and assets. Now try to creat a budget that allows you to manage
everyday finances and other essentials based on your means.
3.
Come up with a plan for paying bills on a regular basis. Determine who writes the checks, when, and
who balances the checkbook.
4.
Discuss your separate lists and plans with each other. Look for common ground between your two
approaches. Decide on a workable strategy and agree to revisit the plan in a few months.
Step 3 Plan your financial future.
1.
Imagine your life 5, 10, 20, 30 years from now.
2.
Share with your spouse
3.
Come up with a long-range plan.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gottman, John and Nan Silver: The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide From
the Countrys Foremost Relationship Expert (New York: Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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