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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. If forgiveness is offered too quickly, how can it affect the individual?

2. According to Chapter 6, how can trust be restored in a person?

3. If the unfaithful partner is not interested in sex, the hurt partner may assume which possibility?

4. When does the hurt partner mistakenly believe that the unfaithful partner must accomplish their personal change?

5. Chapter 9 concludes with a document that is meant to help a couple in which way?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is intimate listening necessary to learn?

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

3. Who must change in a relationship to build trust again?

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

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

6. What will happen if one partner wants to change the sexual practices in their marriage?

7. If children do not feel safe and secure, what could happen during their marriage as adults?

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

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

10. What should happen with behaviors that violate trust in a relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the low-cost behaviors suggested by the author which can change behavior post-affair.

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of changing these behaviors to the high-cost behaviors suggested.

How could these changes positively affect a relationship after the discovery 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

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.

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