1. The negative reactions of friends and family can enhance which feeling for the unfaithful partner?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Self-disgust.
(d) Shame.

2. After considering the economic impacts of divorce, a couple may come to understand which reality about their relationship?
(a) The rationale for remaining in the relationship.
(b) The reasoning behind their financial arguments.
(c) The financial burden of the affair.
(d) The need to provide for their children.

3. Using mental time projection will help the partners accomplish which task?
(a) Focus on the rebuilding process.
(b) Forgive the unfaithful partner.
(c) Rekindle their sexual intimacy.
(d) Let go of past infidelities.

4. What is the fundamental difference between the hurt and unfaithful partners' reactions to the affair?
(a) The sense of self-respect of the hurt partner may be strengthened.
(b) The personal identity of the hurt partner may be unaffected.
(c) The relgious beliefs of the unfaithful partner may be devastated.
(d) The sense of self of the unfaithful partner may have benefited.

5. If the unfaithful partner feels committed to the lover, how could this affect their feelings about the affair?
(a) They may not want to reconnect.
(b) They may be angry.
(c) They may not feel guilty.
(d) They may feel distracted.

Short Answer Questions

1. If the hurt partner chooses to remain with the unfaithful partner even though the relationship is dysfunctional, which term described this type of love?

2. How many blocks to change does the text address in chapter six?

3. What is the root cause of the majority of marital dysfunction?

4. Destructive behaviors can be forgiven without which of the following?

5. An affair, as described by the book, may not always include which behavior?

(see the answer key)

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