- we’re not incompatible unless we refuse to change
- we can change ourselves; we cannot change each other
- we can only change when we know what matters to each other
- we must tell each other what frustrates and hurts us
- much conflict arises from our different assumptions about the way things should be
- important to be aware of our own and each other’s values (often learned during our upbringing)
- requesting change is helpful; demanding change is harmful
Complete the worksheet below. Even if you don’t have children today, complete it if you intend to have children in the future:
