At the beginning of a relationship, people
have high hopes for the future. Even if
they are having problems, they believe that love will conquer all. Sometimes
one partner might say, "I know he lies, but I think I can change him"
or "She spends every cent she earns, but it will be different after the
wedding.” These people have unrealistic
expectations of their partner and the future of their relationship.
Write down the three most important expectations
you have now about your relationship:
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Expectations of myself |
Expectations of my partner |
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Write down the three most important
expectations you had about your relationship on your wedding day or at the time
you began this relationship.
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Expectations of myself |
Expectations of my partner |
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Are you ready to show this to your
partner? Yes____________ No____________