MARRIAGE Quality PROFILE ASSESSMENT 2

1. When you are upset with your partner you

2. In an intimate relationship, you

3. In general and specific conversations you prefer your partner to

4. Which statement best describes you in an intimate relationship?

5. You often feel

6. You thrive in intimate partner relationships by

7. What makes you feel secure in an intimate relationship?

8. What affects you the most regarding how you feel about yourself?

9. What words best describe you in an intimate relationship?

10. In intimate relationships do you

11. In marriage, do you that believe it is best to

12. Are you more comfortable giving

13. In an intimate relationship would you define yourself as being

14. Which set of terms best describes your behavior in intimate relationships

15. Are you more likely to

16. If you feel suspicious, but have no proof of wrong-doing, would you

17. In an intimate and serious relationship are you more interested in

18. What is most important to you in a relationship

19. Which seems to be the greater flaw in an intimate relationship?

20. In intimate relationships do you have a pattern of

21. Which situation best describes how you are likely to respond

22. Do you have a history of

23. How do you typically deal with problems that cause stress?

24. Would you say that you become more

25. Based on past behavior, are you more likely to

26. If you feel angry or anxious with your partner, do you prefer to

27. After relationship conflict, are you more interested in

28. Do you have a pattern of

29. Which emotions are you more likely to express after conflict

30. How do you view emotional distress and heartbreak trauma?

31. Reminding your partner of past errors helps with healing

32. Showing continuous patience is necessary in a relationship

33. Expecting perfection from your partner is not bad

34. Getting revenge when mistakes occur is normal behavior

35. Holding on to past hurt from your partner will prevent you from being hurt again

36. Past pain must be kept in the forefront in order to have a healthier future

37. Making your partner feel guilty about his or her behavior will keep him or her in check

38. Shaming your partner for their wrongdoings can help heal your pain

39. Relationships can thrive with bitterness, anger and resentment present

40. It is possible to forgive your partner even if you have not processed, coped with or released your anger, bitterness or pain

41. What is the best way to show interest in your partner

42. Sometimes it is best to

43. To ensure that you heard your partner correctly it is best to

44. When communicating with your partner, do you prefer to

45. Relationship conflict is best resolved by

46. Which method describes how you resolve misunderstandings

47. In past relationships you have been told that you are

48. It is better to

49. When it comes to communicating

50. How would you describe your communication style

51. An effective way to resolve a disagreement is to

52. When you feel powerless how do you typically cope?

53. In previous intimate relationships you have had a pattern of

54. Sometimes it is best to

55. Respect is best demonstrated by

56. Life is too short to

57. Respect is

58. Attacking my partner is not disrespectful if provoked

59. Choosing my words carefully is a sign of respect

60. Showing approval of my partner’s abilities and qualities is a sign of respect

61. Lying is never good, but is acceptable if it will save my relationship

62. I do what is right even if the cost is high (unhappy partner, etc.)

63. I accept my duties as a partner and perform them with integrity

64. Being transparent with my partner can contribute to honest dialogue

65. Humbleness is about demonstrating humility

66. Doing the right thing is important even when your partner is not present

67. Having strong moral principles is necessary for marital success

68. Accountability is about accepting responsibility for my actions

69. Honesty is a great quality, but sometimes lying is necessary

70. Being true to myself means that I will not engage in behavior that demeans or dishonors me