Understanding and Sharing Needs: 8 Areas In Marriage - Real Testimonies - Part 2

Use the following scale to evaluate how well you and your spouse are doing in each of these areas: 

1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neutral 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly Agree

Needing to Love and Respect Unconditionally:

• We love and respect each other unconditionally.
• We express love and respect regularly.
• We forgive each other and move forward positively.

Needing Consistency in Behavior:

• We are consistent in our actions and commitments.
• We strive to be dependable and reliable partners.
• We work towards building trust through consistent behavior.

Needing Affection and Sex:

• We communicate our needs for affection and intimacy.
• We fulfill each other's desires lovingly and respectfully.
• We prioritize physical affection and sexual intimacy in our marriage.

Needing Wise Decision Making and Conflict Resolution:

• We make decisions together through mutual understanding.
• We resolve conflicts effectively and respectfully.
• We seek wisdom and fairness in our decision-making process.

Questions

Loving and Respecting Unconditionally:

• In what ways do you show unconditional love and respect to each other? How can you continue to grow in these areas?

Consistency in Behavior:

• How consistent are you in your actions and commitments? What can you do to build greater trust and reliability in your relationship?

Affection and Sex:

• How do you communicate your needs for affection and intimacy? What steps can you take to ensure both partners feel fulfilled in this area?

Wise Decision Making and Conflict Resolution:

• How do you approach decision-making and conflict resolution in your marriage? What can you do to improve your ability to make wise decisions and resolve conflicts effectively?