- The worksheet is designed for couples to independently identify relationship strengths, areas for improvement, and communication patterns, then discuss their responses.
- Seth Durham and Maisy Durham completed the worksheet on April 7, 2023, providing answers that reflect complementary and sometimes contrasting perspectives on their relationship dynamics.
- Strengths identified by Seth include trust, support, and teamwork; Maisy cites communication, shared interests, and empathy.
- Areas for improvement for Seth are time management, financial planning, and emotional expression; for Maisy, they are conflict resolution, patience, and division of chores.
- A recent disagreement about vacation destinations was resolved by discussing preferences and agreeing to alternate destinations annually (Seth), while Maisy notes an argument about time with friends was resolved by setting boundaries and dedicating more quality time.
- Seth’s top priorities are trust, respect, and quality time; Maisy’s are communication, emotional support, and growth together.
- Seth shows appreciation through small notes of gratitude and love; Maisy does so by cooking her partner’s favorite meal as a surprise.
- Seth feels appreciated when surprised with thoughtful gifts; Maisy feels appreciated when her partner takes care of her when she’s sick.
- Seth prefers receiving love through physical touch, quality time, and thoughtful gifts; Maisy prefers words of affirmation, acts of service, and quality time.
- Seth’s partner prefers words of affirmation, acts of service, and quality time; Maisy’s partner prefers physical touch, quality time, and thoughtful gifts.
- Seth’s communication style is direct and expressive; Maisy’s is indirect and reflective.
- Seth handles stress and conflict by withdrawing and needing time to process; Maisy prefers to address issues immediately and talk them through.
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