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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Knowledge Check
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Question 1 of 4
What is the primary function of enhancing your Love Maps?
Explanation: Love Maps represent the psychological real estate you maintain about your partner's life, stressors, and joys.
Question 2 of 4
What is the direct behavioral antidote to contempt in a relationship?
Explanation: Cultivating fondness and admiration actively starves out contempt by keeping a positive view of your partner's character.
Question 3 of 4
How should couples approach perpetual, gridlocked problems?
Explanation: Perpetual problems cannot be solved outright; instead, couples must dialogue about the hidden dreams behind the gridlock.
Question 4 of 4
What is the ultimate goal of the seventh principle, 'Create Shared Meaning'?
Explanation: Creating shared meaning establishes an inner life together through rituals and a shared purpose that anchors the union.
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