evidence shows that AUSTRALIAN COUPLEs are on average, high in assertiveness and self-confidence and low in avoidance and partner dominance
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
Relationship dynamics: How Do Satisfied and Unsatisfied Couples Score in These Areas?
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
Exploring positive and negative cycles in relationships (Relationship Dynamics)
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
Couples who want and expect to have a more equalitarian relationship will struggle if one partner is overly dominant
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
When two people have higher levels of self-confidence, the couple has a higher probability of having a successful relationship
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
Relationship dynamics: There is increasing evidence that an avoidant style creates problems in close relationships
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
Relationship dynamics: Linking assertiveness and self-confidence and avoidance and partner dominance
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
Relationship dynamics: Assertiveness and self-confidence relate to each other in a positive cycle
The Relationship Dynamics section of PREPARE/ENRICH allows couples to identify tendencies each partner displays within their relationship across the four interrelated areas of Assertiveness, Self-Confidence, Avoidance and Partner Dominance
prepare a meal and eat together: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
A goal for you might be about enjoying each others company, connecting and eating a healthy meal!
Create rituals and traditions: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
A goal for you might be about enjoying each others company, connecting and most importantly having fun!
Spend time together: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
Remember it is the time together that you will remember. Be creative by having each member of the family make a list of things that they like to do and do them together
Establish routines: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
Just like you have a routine every morning on your way out the door to work, your child needs a routine as well
Make self-care a priority: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
It’s okay to take care of yourself and put your needs first. You can’t pour from an empty tank! Your kids will benefit from you taking time for yourself because you will be a more patient and energised parent.
Take time to unplug: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
When you get home from work, try to put your phone on the counter so you will not tempted to look at it and can give your family your full attention
Spend 1 on 1 time with each child: 8 ways to be intentional with the time YOU have with family
By setting intentions for family time, it takes pressure off of you and your family to accomplish those unreasonable resolutions. Use this year as an opportunity to create a fresh start. Be intentional with your family.
The 5 key areas of relationship conflict: Technology (Bonus #6)
Nearly a third of Australians admit to having had an argument about mobile phone usage with their partner and 1 in 5 do so at least monthly. If we are not careful our favourite device could become our most divisive device.
The 5 key areas of conflict in relationships: Children
Baring and raising children can have a significant impact on your relationship and in some cases completely dominate it. Having a shared understanding of the impact of children on us physically, socially, and mentally is crucial for the long-term success of our relationship.
The 5 key areas of conflict in relationships: In-laws
If much of the conflict that occurs in your relationship arises out of conflicting expectations, uncover them and discuss a solution. Draw your family tree and discuss the various relationships. Work towards a shared understanding of how and when these interactions will take place and when you will have one-on-one and family time.
The 5 key areas of conflict in relationships: Sex
Whilst the quality of our sexual relationship often reflects the quality of our overall relationship, neglecting or forgetting our relationship - and the needs of our partner for affection and intimacy - can have dire and expected consequences.
The 5 key areas of conflict in relationships: Work (in and out of the house)
Within the house, the demands can be consuming. A practical approach is to list all your weekly household tasks and allocate ownership for each. Many of our expectations about task allocation will be based on our family of origin and who undertook certain tasks in our childhood.