Marriage Course - September 11, 2012

Day 25 - Putting Negotiation into Action and Grow Together

Marriage

• 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

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  • to say sorry and forgive is so important because we will all hurt our partner
  • dealing with hurt is vital to intimacy
  • relationships grow through trust and openness

hurt undermines trust and openness

Do you agree with what you’ve heard today?  Why, or why not?