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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. The majority of the blame for an affair belongs to whom?

2. Exploring and learning about the affair is achieved through which process?

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

4. Which is an assumption about sexual intimacy by many couples?

5. For whom must forgiveness occur?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can an affair positively affect a marriage?

2. How can trust in a relationship be restored?

3. What are some assumptions a hurt partner could make about sexual intimacy?

4. Do men and women typically differ in their abilities to engage in intimate talk and intimate listening?

5. What is the 'flip-flop' factor described in Chapter 5?

6. If children do not value themselves, what could happen during their marriage as adults?

7. What experience can influence an individual's ability to engage in intimate talk and intimate listening?

8. In the process of rebuilding trust, what is a couple most likely to come to a stalemate over?

9. If an individual is working to forgive, how can they address the negative behaviors of their partner?

10. What action must the unfaithful partner take for intimate talk to be successful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a case study from the book in which the affair has been willingly disclosed by the unfaithful partner. Based on the discussions in the book, what would you expect would be the next steps the couple would take to rebuild their relationship? Explain three next steps the couple should take.

Essay Topic 2

Explain a typical reaction as a hurt partner, an unfaithful partner, and in response to the requirement of intimate talking and listening to rebuild the relationship from the stereotypical point of view of the male gender.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how an affair can be understood in context with a timeline of critical life events.

Include three critical life events that could influence the timing of an affair.

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