Table of Contents

I. Healthy Self (Example topics) ​

Rule 07: Learn how to be accepting. 

Rule 08: You can't always get what you want. 

Rule 09: Accept uncertainty. Differing perception may be equally valid. 

Rule 10: Don't be a victum. 



II. Developing Closeness (Example topics)

Rule 21: Acknowledge feelings and be compassionate. 

Rule 22: Be interested in your partner's thoughts, ideas and priorities

Rule 23: Give support to your partner. 

Rule 24: Show appreciation. 



III. Bridging Differences (Example topics) ​

Rule 36: Develop the construct of relative right and wrong. Your opinions are not absolute. 

Rule 37: Your partner knows his or her thoughts, feelings and intentions better than you. 

Rule 38: Expectations do not necessarily lead to obligations; agreements do. 

Rule 39: Use "I" language. 



IV. Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving and Negotiation (Example topics)​

Rule 45: Learn to negotiate.
Rule 46: Have a road map for problem solving. 
Rule 47: Table the conversation if stuck. 
Rule 48: Use good listening skills.