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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 a decision is made, what must the couple do next to rebuild their relationship?

2. If a hurt partner attempts to win back the unfaithful partner, what is the psychological effect on the hurt partner?

3. The unfaithful partner may experience physical changes from romantic love that can be expected to last how long?

4. The feeling of romantic love can lead the unfaithful partner to take which action?

5. How do women usually react to the discovery of an affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do hurt partners blame God for their suffering?

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

3. What is the role of mature love in a relationship?

4. Why does the author recommend using a mental time projection to envision where the relationship will be?

5. What steps does the author take to minimize emotionally-charged labels associated with the affair?

6. How does the text address gender-typical reactions in Chapter 1?

7. For whom is the book primarily written?

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

9. How is the hurt partner's sense of self affected by the discovery of an affair?

10. Where do unrealistic expectations of love and marriage come from?

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

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

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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