Self-Reflecting Questions:
- Do I take responsibility in letting my partner know that I feel there is a problem between us?
- Do I turn disagreements into a power struggle to get my way?
- Do I cloud the issue by dredging up past grievances and mixing a lot of issues together?
- Am I willing to compromise?
- Do I refuse to discuss/deal with issues/problems for which my partner has expressed concern or disagreement?
- Do I do everything I can to encourage calm decision and mutual decisions?
- Building a Climate of Respect
- Ending the Blame Game
- Understanding Expectations
- Redefining the Power Struggle
- Coping with Control Issues
- Listening Beyond the Words
- Appreciating Personality Differences
- Recognizing Childhood and Emotional Baggage
- Handling Anger Constructively
- Speaking the Truth in Love
- Learning How to Fight Fair
- Breaking the Hurt Spiral
- Forgiveness and Repair
- Rebuilding Trust