SFL 224 - Quiz #8

finances

balancing freedom and empowerment money represents

four ground rules couples set for talking about sex without feeling critical

be gentle and positive, be patient with each other, don't take it personally, compromise

BRAVING

boundaries, reliability, accountability, vault, integrity, nonjudgment, generosity

integrity

choosing courage over comfort

work of the home

creating a sense of fairness and teamwork

relationships with in-laws

establishing a sense of "we-ness" or solidarity

transitioning to parenthood

expanding sense of "we-ness" to include your children

four steps for working on gridlock in marriage

explore the dreams, soothe, reach a temporary compromise, say thank you

sexuality

fundamental appreciation and acceptance of each other

trust is a must-have, but leaders feel like it's a must-avoid, what is the solution

get specific

why is trust so crucial for success

it involves being vulnerable with things that you value

porn and relationships

less frequent sex, less sexual communication, less mutually satisfying sex, increased risk of betrayal

unplugging from distractions

maintaining connection and intimacy

stressful living

making marriage a place of peace

what can I do to live with integrity

practicing what I preach

five ways to make sex more personal and romantic

redefine what you mean by sex, learn how to talk about it, chart sexual love maps, have ongoing conversations about sexual intimacy, learn how to initiate sex-and how to gently refuse it

gridlock

same argument over and over, can't address the subject with humor, becoming increasingly polarized, compromise seems impossible

dreams and getting unstuck in marriage

truly understanding dreams is crucial to getting out of gridlock

BRAVERY inventory

a rumble tool, conversation guide to walk through conversatoins

most common examples of solvable problems in marriage

work stress, in-laws, money, sex, housework, technology distractions, new baby