The goal of this workshop is to show the role that expectations have in a relationship and help group members become aware of their expectations: whay they are, how realistic they are, where they came from, and whether or not their spouse shares the same ones. The images below are to get a general idea of how different our expectations can be to our partner’s expectations.
- 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