Relationship Discussion Questions:
Cultural Belief #1
Sexual expression outside of marriage is fine if the couple
loves each other.
Brotherly (Friendship) Love or Romantic Love
______ Buy a gift for them?
______ Help them wash their car?
______ Say, “I love you”?
______ Pay for dinner?
______ Hold hands?
______ Listen to them when they are hurting?
______ Encourage them to reach their goals?
______ Kiss them?
______ Say, “I am sorry”?
______ Meet their family ?
______ Hug them?
______ Give up your time to help them with something?
______ Make out with them?
______ Send them flowers?
______ Touch their face?
LOVE
RISKS
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Compare the Love & Risk columns and determine if
Cultural Belief #1 is accurate
Cultural Belief #2
Living together is the same as being married and may in fact
be a good way to see if a marriage will work.
Performance Based Relationships:
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Acceptance Based Relationships:
What are the pros & cons of living together before
getting married?
Cultural Belief #3
Practicing sex outside of marriage or before marriage helps
establish a good sexual relationship in marriage.
Chemistry of sexual expression:
_____________ +
______________ =
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Cultural Belief #4
The greatest most fulfilling sex is found when single
Top five qualities you desire in a marriage Setting Boundaries
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The Whole Person in Six Parts
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Your personal strengths: _______________________________
Your personal hurts (optional): ___________________________
Personal Assessment Line (Optional)
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Intimacy Levels:
Lowest
Low Moderate High Highest
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Relationship Storms: _______________________________________
I would like to see some growth or change in the following
area of my relationships:
What skills do you think are necessary to resolve conflict in a healthy way