"You're more likely to divorce if there are differences in your backgrounds, your likes and dislikes, and interests".
Thoughts on this illusion?
What are some of the differences between the two of you that you thought were "cute" when you first got together, but you now think are rather "annoying"?! What do you think that their answer to this question might be?
In what ways are you different from your partner? What things might you be able to add to their lives?
In what ways is your partner different from you? What things might they be able to add to YOUR life?
What are your strengths and your weaknesses?
What are their strengths and weaknesses?
How might the two of you be able to combine your strengths, and come together to make a great relationship, to be a great "team"?
What actions could you take if you were to look back at what you were doing in the past, and learn how to appreciate those differences again? How would they know if you were thinking that your differences could help to draw you closer together, instead of driving you apart?
Again, feel free to take your time with comments and questions!
JJ
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