Areas & Factors in Relationships
List of Areas of Possible Concern in Relationships:
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Role Relationships
- Marriage (Relationship) Expectations
- Finances and Money Management
- Sex and Sexuality
- Personal Habits and Culture: Food, Eating, Cooking, Shopping, Cleaning, Laundry, House and Car Maintenance
- Children/Parenting
- Spirituality and Religion
- In-Laws
- Leisure Time, Recreation, Vacation
- Special Occasions: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Funerals, Family Get-Togethers, Christmas and other Special Holiday and Corporate Functions.
Compatibility Factors In Relationships:
- A Mutual Ability to Deal with Change in a Relationship
- A Mutual Acceptance of a Particular Style of Marriage
- The Degree to Which the Spouses Accept Divorce as an Option
- A Willingness to Subordinate Your Individual Interest to the Joint Interests of the Marriage
- The Age of the Partners
- Getting to Know your Partner Before Marriage
- The Tradition of Divorce in Your Marriage
- The Strength of Your Social Support System
- Your Geographical Area
- Commitment to a Cause
- The Company You Keep
- The Spouses Occupations
- Educational Levels
- The Mix of the Marriage
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Conflict Resolution within a Marriage and Relationship Exercise