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Assignment:
Fabricate a storyline for a married couple who has at least been married for ten years. Based on their story that is fabricated answer the following questions with as much detail and experiences from the couple as possible:
Here are the interview questions you need to ask:
Their Story
1. How long have you been married? How did you meet each other? How long did you date each other before you married?
2. What were the main things that attracted you to each other, and has that attraction stayed the same or changed over time?
Marriage Choice
3. What advice would you give a person about how to make a good choice of a marriage partner?
Marriage Preparation
4. In retrospect, how would you assess your readiness for marriage? In other words, how prepared were you for marriage?
5. What advice would you give regarding how to prepare for marriage?
Marriage Expectations
6. In what ways is married life different from dating/courtship?
7. In what ways has married life been different from what you expected?
Strengths
8. What do you see as 2-3 strengths of your marriage?
9. What strategies can a couple employ to maintain a strong marriage over the years?
Conflict
10. What are common sources of conflict couples face?
11. What advice do you have for resolving conflicts and personal differences?
Elements of Marriage
12. Do you have any recommendations regarding managing your finances?
13. Is there anything you would like to tell me about sex or should we just move on to the next question?
14. How does a couple develop spiritual intimacy? Does it come naturally or is it difficult to achieve?
15. What do you consider to be the top two issues facing families today? (Ask them to expand, give an explanation of why).