Relationship Self-Assessment Answers

Relationship Self-Assessment

Answers

1. One of you is unhappy. The problem may not stem from a troubled relationship, but the relationship needs to be checked out and support given so that one person’s unhappiness does not drain the relationship of its health.

2.You’re not having as much fun as you used to. You’re asking yourselves, What happened to all those fun times when we laughed, played, had great sex, talked for hours…where did they go? Can we get them back? (The answer is Yes!).

3. You’re fighting more. It’s perfectly normal for couples to disagree occasionally. Common areas of disagreement include finances, sex, chores, children, in-laws . . .the list goes on. After all, if both of you thought exactly alike, one of you would be unnecessary! But if it seems like every discussion ends up in a fight and you can’t agree on anything, a therapist can help you sort through the issues and get to the heart of the conflict. Plus, she’ll teach you skills and techniques for working through your differences without ending up in a shouting match.

4. You’re not fighting at all. Believe it or not, a strained silence can be worse than fighting, because it can mean that you’re not communicating effectively, or that one of you is swallowing your words and not being honest. You’re drawing away from each other and building resentment, and that’s not healthy for the relationship. A trained, impartial counselor can get you sharing openly and honestly again.

5. You’ve stopped having sex. If you’re living more like roommates than like lovers, that’s a problem. A counselor will help you get to the root of the problem so you can reignite the sparks of passion in your relationship.

6. One of you has cheated on the other. If a spouse has been unfaithful, either sexually or emotionally, it’s a serious blow to the relationship—but it doesn’t have to be the death of it. Many couples do get past infidelity and go on to build stronger and happier relationships, but not usually without professional help.

7. There’s violence in the home. Violence must be stopped, whether it’s physical, emotional, or sexual. Nobody should have to live in a violent situation. Get help immediately from a trained counselor to stop the violence, find appropriate ways to resolve conflict, and restore harmony and respect.

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