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Ten Characteristics of a Conscious Marriage
             From: Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.




1. You realize that your love relationship has a hidden purpose—the healing of
   childhood wounds.
2. You create a more accurate image of your partner.
3. You take responsibility for communicating your needs and desires to your partner.
4. You become more intentional in your interactions.
5. You learn to value your partners’ needs and wishes as highly as you value your
   own.
6. You embrace the dark side of your personality.
7. You learn new techniques to satisfy your basic needs and desires.
8. You search within yourself for the strengths and abilities you are lacking.
9. You become more aware of your drive to b e loving and whole and united with
   the universe.
10. You accept the difficulty of creating a good marriage.

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Ten Characteristics Of A Conscious Marriage

  • 1. Ten Characteristics of a Conscious Marriage From: Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. 1. You realize that your love relationship has a hidden purpose—the healing of childhood wounds. 2. You create a more accurate image of your partner. 3. You take responsibility for communicating your needs and desires to your partner. 4. You become more intentional in your interactions. 5. You learn to value your partners’ needs and wishes as highly as you value your own. 6. You embrace the dark side of your personality. 7. You learn new techniques to satisfy your basic needs and desires. 8. You search within yourself for the strengths and abilities you are lacking. 9. You become more aware of your drive to b e loving and whole and united with the universe. 10. You accept the difficulty of creating a good marriage.