Couples Expectations Worksheet

1. What expectations do you have for your relationship?

2. How do you show compassion and empathy for each other?

3. How do you respect each other in your relationship?

4. How do you consider each other’s differences in your relationship?

5. Identify ways of spending quality time together.

6. Identify ways of practising empathy towards each other’s experiences, feelings and needs to build trust?

7. How do you show affection and appreciation for each other in your relationship?

8. What are your expectations about intimacy in your relationship?

9. What are your expectations about money in your relationship?

10. What are you grateful for about your partner today?

This should be done every day before going to bed.

REFERENCE:

Anchor Life Therapy. (© 2022). Expectations in a Relationship: Reasonable vs Unreasonable. Available at: https://anchorlighttherapy.com/expectations-in-a-relationship-a-reality-check/. [Accessed November 29, 2022]

The Decision Lab. (© 2022). Expectancy Theory. Available at: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/expectancy-theory. [Accessed November 29, 2022]

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