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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. Why do some partners mistakenly believe that verbal abuse must be accepted?

2. Future affairs will not be likely to occur if which action is taken?

3. What does the first part of chapter six focus on?

4. A list is provided in Chapter 8 to help people understand the common areas of shame associated with which of the following?

5. Women desire what type of support in communication?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the author describe forgiveness in Chapter 9?

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

4. What are some assumptions an unfaithful partner could make about sexual intimacy?

5. In Chapter 6, the author recommends a graph for what reason?

6. How can trust in a relationship be restored?

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

8. What crucial skill is addressed in detail in Chapter 7?

9. Why is intimate listening necessary to learn?

10. What are the assumptions couples make about orgasms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The intended audience of this book is couples who have chosen to work towards rebuilding their relationship. Describe three ways in which the book would change if the intended audience was unfaithful partners who chose to work on a relationship with their lover instead of the hurt partner.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Childhood experiences play a role in the possibility of extramarital affairs in a marriage.

What are three indicators that a person will grow up to become an unfaithful partner in a marriage?

What are three indicators that a person will grow up to become a hurt partner in a marriage?

How could these paths be altered in the future after an affair?

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