Here are the notes from last week's class. (The KEY is available online.)
Dumb Attitude #1: “My Lover Should Make Some Changes”
Why do you look at the ______ of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the ______ in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the _____ out of your eye,' when all the time there is a _______ in your own eye? (Matthew 7:3-4)
Growing marriages are made up of ______________ people.
In a dysfunctional family, people are too concerned with __________ other people, and not concerned with making sure they are on the right track themselves.
In happy relationships, about ____% of complaints come from female partner. However, they raise issues gently and bring them up sooner rather than later. These women don’t ___ .
In addition, their male partners are willing to be ________________ by them and are willing to change their behavior.
Couple Exercise: Define intimacy. ___________________________
Lifeline 1: Change your own ________. Be willing to work on _________ first. Expect ____ things to happen.
Dependency is an important part of being _____. However, dependency causes problems in adulthood when you need another person to make you feel ______ about yourself. The goal of a healthy relationship is to ____ as partners in life.
Lifeline 2: Don’t get down on yourself if you have _________ problems. Realize that the time has come to ____ forward.
Lifeline 3: Facing your immaturity is a ______ thing to do—and it’s the first step in overcoming it.
Lifeline 4: No one is _______, and no relationship is _______ . When you resolve the underlying issues, you should see great _______.
Lifeline 5: Be an agent for ______ and ______________. Ask yourself (on a regular basis), “Is what I’m about to say or do going to help us ____ as individuals and as a couple?”
If you are unable to join us in class, you can order the book and follow along with us online. You may also want to consider other books from our Recommended Reading List.
This week we'll be talking about "Being Happy."
Look for the notes online soon!
Note: All information provided is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for a professional evaluation. If you are experiencing emotional distress, please contact a mental health professional.
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