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Question 1 of 5
What's your guess about the correct sequence for "constructive conflict?"
Understand, persuade, fix
Listen, problem-solve, fix
Understand, persuade, problem solve
Fix the main problem, discuss its cause, create a new path
Question 2 of 5
Which of these are positive and do you think would help a couple work through their messes?
Being sensitive to what sets off your partner
Being crystal clear about what you disagree with
Taking your criticisms and expressing them as wishes
If you can, rescuing your partner
Soothing yourself when you get flooded with strong emotions
Using paper and pencil to take notes during conflict conversations
Validation of your partner's emotions and experiences
Question 3 of 5
How important do you think it is to "let bygones be bygones" when it comes to recovering from an extramarital affair?
Very important
It's completely misguided advice. In fact, such advice actually harms the couple.
Question 4 of 5
With respect to connecting through intimate sex, what do you think is generally a good place to start?
Lingerie that is attractive; pajamas that are revealing
Being personally revealing
A nice dinner out with one, but only one, cocktail
Being flirty or sexy or engaging in fun stranger games
Question 5 of 5
What do you think being able to SPEAK with each other about sex, sexuality, and sexual experiences does for a couple in terms of creating a more intimate sexual life?
It adds an important layer of enjoyment
It's nice, but less important in the situation where there is a great deal of physical responsiveness between the two partners.
It's THE factor that creates sexual intimacy.
There is so much that can be AND SHOULD be communicated non-verbally that if you get the non-verbals right, then it's great to be able to talk, but it's not the main factor.