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Couple
Dialogue
Skills Used in
Dialogue:
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I statements
around My Point of View
- Paraphrasing or
reflective listening
Aids to Dialogue:
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Sit facing each
other
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Hold hands or
touch
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Dont interrupt
each other
- Eliminate
distractions
Dialogue is a style
of communicating that has been developed by A.C.M.E. and
at first it may feel contrived. It takes practice to
feel comfortable.
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We are not used
to talking about our marriage in the presence of
other people.
- We sometimes do
not have good communication skills and get into an
argument instead of a dialogue.
Dialoguing works
better than group discussion because:
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the relationship
is the focus.
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it promotes more
intimate conversation with your partner.
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it aids in
self-disclosure.
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it encourages a
response from your partner rather than from the
group.
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the close
physical contact tends to encourage positive
responses.
- a complex
problem may be simplified when only two people
interact.
Six Kinds of
Dialogue:
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1. Checking-in |
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To find out what is going on with you as a
couple |
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2. Exploring |
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To clarify an issue |
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3. Working |
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To resolve an issue |
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4. Reporting |
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To share an event with each other or the
group |
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5. Witnessing |
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To share your own marriage experiences |
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6. Affirming |
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To verbalize mutual love and respect |
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