Steve and Cindy are a typical premarital couple that encompass some strengths and some growth areas, and they are relatively realistic about their relationship. The PREPARE/ENRICH couple typology shows Steve and Cindy as being a “conflicted” couple (see Figure 1.1). As a conflicted couple, Steve and Cindy have some strength areas in spiritual beliefs, roles and responsibilities and family and friends. The growth areas are financial management, leisure activities, communication and conflict resolution to name a few.
The Relationship Dynamics section of the Facilitator’s Report indicate a relatively low assertiveness for Steve and Cindy. Indy also tends to minimize issue (high on avoidance) and is reluctant to deal with them directly, while Steve is generally able to identify and discuss issues they are having in their relationship. Steve and Cindy have mutual respect and are similar and neutral in their partnership (partner dominance) and Cindy has lower self confidence in relation to her tendency to avoid tense issues or topics. The Personal Stress Profile section of the Facilitators Report reveals Steve’s top stressors as being his occupation and his children. Cindy’s top stressors are her children and lack of sleep. Steve and Cindy both have their children …show more content…
Each individual in this couple couple’s report show a concern. Cindy gives the impression that Steve has a few personal activities or hobbies that she feels are interfering with time spent together but this seems to be a minor issue in comparison to the couple’s lack of common interests. They both agree that they are struggling to think of ideas because they do not share the same type of interests or hobbies and have different opinions of what institutes a good time. This issue is similar to what they are experiencing in their sexual relationship; they lack a sense of adventure and show resistance to trying new
The Relationship Dynamics section of the Facilitator’s Report indicate a relatively low assertiveness for Steve and Cindy. Indy also tends to minimize issue (high on avoidance) and is reluctant to deal with them directly, while Steve is generally able to identify and discuss issues they are having in their relationship. Steve and Cindy have mutual respect and are similar and neutral in their partnership (partner dominance) and Cindy has lower self confidence in relation to her tendency to avoid tense issues or topics. The Personal Stress Profile section of the Facilitators Report reveals Steve’s top stressors as being his occupation and his children. Cindy’s top stressors are her children and lack of sleep. Steve and Cindy both have their children …show more content…
Each individual in this couple couple’s report show a concern. Cindy gives the impression that Steve has a few personal activities or hobbies that she feels are interfering with time spent together but this seems to be a minor issue in comparison to the couple’s lack of common interests. They both agree that they are struggling to think of ideas because they do not share the same type of interests or hobbies and have different opinions of what institutes a good time. This issue is similar to what they are experiencing in their sexual relationship; they lack a sense of adventure and show resistance to trying new