The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Exercises

• Love maps: Partners should create detailed maps of each other's inner worlds, including dreams, fears, goals, and significant events.
• Fondness and admiration: Partners should express tenderness and admiration for each other to strengthen positive feelings and respect.
• Turning towards each other: Partners should actively seek support and attention from each other, rather than turning away.
• Conflict resolution: Partners should learn to start conversations gently, accept each other's influence, and find compromises.
• Overcoming gridlock: Partners should work on resolving longstanding conflicts and finding paths to reconciliation.
• Creating shared meaning: Partners should create shared goals, rituals, and traditions that strengthen their bond.
• Supporting each other's dreams: Partners should support and respect each other's dreams and aspirations, helping them come to fruition.