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6 ground rules for disagreement - Correct answer-1. call time out
2. use speaker listener technique
3. completely separate problem discussion-problem solution
4. issue can be deferred, but time needs to be set to talk
5. we will have weekly couple meetings
6. we will make time for fun
two keys to self regulation - Correct answer-1. watch how you think
2. know how to relax your body
3 ways people treat marriage different than friendship - Correct answer-they don't
talk as friends
they talk about stressors rather than interests, hopes, dreams
they allow conflict to ruin the fun times together
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, how to protect friendship in marriage - Correct answer-learn how to talk as friends
make time for your relationship
3 major findings about coping with stress - Correct answer-1. feeling confident you
will receive support is just as important as receiving it.
2. physical touch between partners lowers cortisol levels
3. spending time with partner is key to combatting stress
4 ways to enhance support - Correct answer-1. make the time for being supportive
2. be open and appreciative of spouse's supportive acts
3. protect the time from conflict
4. make support count
3 barriers of fun - Correct answer-1. we're too busy
2. play is for kids
3. conflict gets in the way
results from author's poll on dating - Correct answer-on average couples go 2
months without going on a date, couples who are having the least amount of fun
are those who have been married 6-20 years. couples having the most fun are those
who are engaged or have been married 32+ years.
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