Newsletter

April 30, 2005 Keeping An Open Mind

Most couples, whether married or unmarried, find themselves in conflict at some point. If a couple has developed certain skills and each partner is in the right frame of mind the couple has a good chance of resolving the conflict before it gets worse. Compatible couples, those that seem to work well together, are somehow able to be flexible with each other.

Since all relationships are organic, couples can always learn new skills that can help them improve the way they get along. In this issue I detail some of what I believe are the most important skills to learn. I also included a little quiz that can help you rate how well you are doing in your relationship. The quiz is simple but touches on some very important couple skills. Read 10 Things Couples Need To Learn first and then take the quiz, Relationships101.

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Every Couple Needs To Learn

10 Things Every Couple Needs To Learn.

1) Know the difference between Wants & Expectations!
This topic alone will likely be the subject of an entire Newsletter in the future. Simply put however, partners will often make the mistake of expecting something they want and then faulting the other for not giving it to them. To expect means to assume or count on whereas to want is to desire or crave. Exp... Please read on

Relationships 101 Quiz

Answer Yes or No to the following questions.

1) I am aware of what my partner expects from me.
2) I apologize if I am wrong.
3) I try to reconcile our differences whenever possible.
4) I am mostly tolerant of my partner’s idiosyncrasies.
5) I argue fairly (rarely use bad names or get enraged).
6) I show affection easily.
7) I am very cooperative.
8) I try to make time together frequently.<... Please read on