Sound Relationship House Worksheet

Building Love Maps: What are your partner's current stresses? What dreams does your partner have?

Sharing Fondness and Admiration: List three qualities you admire in your partner. How do you show appreciation for these qualities?

Turning Towards Instead of Away: When did you last feel heard by your partner? How can you create more moments like that?

The Positive Perspective: Describe a recent conflict. How could you have approached it more positively?

Managing Conflict: What are common triggers of conflicts between you? How can you address them constructively?

Making Life Dreams Come True: Share a dream or goal that you haven't told your partner about. How can you support each other in achieving personal goals?

Creating Shared Meaning: What traditions or rituals do you want to develop or continue in your relationship?

References

1. Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert. New York, NY: Harmony.
2. Johnson, S. M. (2008). Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark.
3. Hendrix, H., & Hunt, H. L. (2004). Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin.

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Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.