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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After considering the economic impacts of divorce, a couple may come to understand which reality about their relationship?

2. On what are relationships based?

3. Using mental time projection will help the partners accomplish which task?

4. Basic goals and new boundaries should be decided on by whom?

5. What is one of the main purposes of the introduction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it necessary for an affair to be understood?

2. How does an unfaithful partner conduct an affair over a period of time, and what is their emotional reaction upon discovery?

3. When an affair is discovered, what is the effect on the hurt partner?

4. Why do couples often feel they are incompatible?

5. How is the presence of violent thoughts in the hurt partner related to the discovery of the affair?

6. Why do family members find it difficult to support a hurt partner during their time of crisis after the discovery of an affair?

7. What does the author recommend the couple do after deciding to rebuild their marriage?

8. What is the fundamental difference in reactions between the hurt and unfaithful partners to the discovery of an affair?

9. How is romantic love described?

10. What methods do unfaithful partners use to hide from deeper emotional issues that may be tied to the affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast five responses on the part of the hurt partner vs. the unfaithful partner after the disclosure of an affair.

Essay Topic 2

Lack of communication is a key issue in the problems experienced during a marriage.

How does the lack of communication apply to the problems experienced by a couple with sexual intimacy issues?

Cite three examples and discuss how couples can work through these communication challenges.

Essay Topic 3

Hurt partners may choose to remain committed to the relationship for many reasons.

Explain three healthy and three unhealthy reasons a hurt partner would choose to recommit to the marriage.

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