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<td><p>Conflict</p>
<p>Resolu-</p>
<p>tion</p></td>
<td><p>Commu-</p>
<p>nication</p></td>
<td><p>Comm-</p>
<p>itment</p></td>
<td><p>Positive Interac-</p>
<p>tions</p></td>
<td>Inti-macy</td>
<td><p>Power</p>
<p>Sharing</p></td>
<td><p>Couple &amp;</p>
<p>Individual</p>
<p>Identity</p></td>
<td><p>Fulfill</p>
<p>Parental</p>
<p>Roles</p></td>
<td><p>Satis-</p>
<p>faction</p></td>
<td>Other</td>
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<td><p>“Disarming the Past”</p>
<p>–Lewis &amp; Gosset</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td></td>
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<td></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td></td>
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<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
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<td><p>“What is ‘Healthy Marriage’? Defining the Concept”</p>
<p>–Moore et. al.</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>“The Conceptual-ization and Measurement of ‘Healthy
Marriages/Couple Relationships’”</p>
<p>-Cowan &amp; Cowan</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>“The Good Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts”</p>
<p>-Wallerstein &amp; Blakeslee</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>“12 Hours to a Great Marriage”</p>
<p>-Markman, Stanley, &amp; Blumberg</p></td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>“Healthy Marriages and Positive Couple Relationships:
Conceptualization and Measurement”</p>
<p>-Olson &amp; Knutson</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>“Close Companions”</p>
<p>-David Mace</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>“Premarital Prediction of Marital Quality or Breakup”</p>
<p>-Thomas Holman</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td>x</td>
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<td><p>x</p>
<p>x</p></td>
<td>x</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>x</td>
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Color Code:

-Conflict Resolution

-Communication

-Commitment

-Positive Interactions

-Intimacy

-Power Sharing

-Couple & Individual Identity

-Fulfill Parental Roles

-Satisfaction

-Other

Disarming the Past

Jerry M. Lewis M.D., John T. Gosset Ph.D

\- The inevitable conflicts that do occur do not escalate or lead to
despair

\- Problem solving skills area well developed

\- The expression of feelings is encouraged

\- There is respect for subjective reality (The spouses are interested
in each other's

thoughts and feelings)

\- Power is shared

\- High levels of both connection and separateness prevail

\- Most basic values are shared

\- The ability to deal with change and stress is well developed

What Is "Healthy Marriage"? Defining the Concept

Kristin Anderson Moore, Ph.D., Susan M. Jekielek, Ph.D., Jacinta
Bronte-Tinkew, Ph.D.,

Lina Guzman, Ph.D., Suzanne Ryan, Ph.D., and Zakia Redd, M.P.P.

\- Conflict resolution

\- Lack of domestic violence

\- Communication

\- Commitment of the couple

\- Fidelity

\- Interaction/time together

\- Intimacy/emotional support

\- Commitment to the children

\- Satisfaction

\- Duration/legal marital status

The Conceptualization and Measurement of "Healthy Marriages/Couple
Relationships"

Carolyn Pape Cowan and Philip A. Cowan

\- Partners are able to confront problems together

\- Partners are able to express positive and negative feelings and
regulate their expression so that negative exchanges do not escalate out
of control.

\- Because difference, conflict, and dissatisfaction are inevitable in
couple relationships, some degree of commitment is necessary by both
partners for the couple to weather and get beyond the "bad times."

\- In the language of attachment theory, each partner can use the other
as a secure base when feeling vulnerable, stressed, or threatened.

\- Partners are satisfied with their sexual relationship in terms of
desired frequency and sexual practices.

\- Satisfaction with the division of family roles -- the "who does what"
of family tasks, decisions, and care of the children \-- is an essential
ingredient of satisfying marriages

\- Power is a central dimension of couple relationships. Again, there is
no universal prescription. Healthy couples are reasonably satisfied with
the balance of power between them

\- Partners are able to achieve a satisfying balance of
individuality/autonomy and mutuality/closeness

\- Overall marital satisfaction.

\- At least one, if not both, of the partners are free from symptoms of
mental illness that interfere with love and work, and show signs of
psychological adjustment (self-esteem, social competence, productive
problem-solving, regulation of emotions).

The Good Marriage How and Why Love Lasts

Judith S. Wallerstein & Sandra Blakeslee

\- Create a safe haven for the expression of differences, anger and
conflict

\- Separate emotionally from family of origin to invest fully in the
marriage

\- Maintaining the strength of the marriage bond in the face of
adversity

\- Use laughter and humor to keep things in perspective and to avoid
boredom by sharing fun, interest, and friends

\- Provide nurturance and comfort to each other, encouragement and
support

\- Establish a rich pleasurable sexual relationship

\- To keep alive early romantic idealized images of falling in love
while facing sober realities and changes over time.

\- Build togetherness while allowing for each partner's autonomy

\- Embrace the role of parent while still protecting couple privacy

12 Hours to a Great Marriage

Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley, Susan L. Blumberg

\- Handling conflict

\- Forgiving

\- Commitment to staying together, even when it's no bed of roses

\- Treat each other with kindness and respect

\- Making positive connections

\- Share friendship and love in many ways

\- Both partners do their part

Healthy Marriages and Positive Couple Relationships:

Conceptualization and Measurement

David H. Olson and Luke Knutson

\- Conflict resolution skills

\- Strong communication

\- A loving, committed relationship

\- A shared leadership pattern

\- Ability to maintain balance, includes maintaining closeness and
flexibility

\- Both partners are satisfied with their relationship

Close Companions: The Marriage Enrichment Book

David R. Mace

\- Ability to deal creatively with inevitable conflict and anger in
marriage

\- Good communication skills

\- Commitment to ongoing growth and change

Premarital Prediction of Marital Quality or Breakup

Thomas B. Holman

\- Conflict Resolution

\- Communication

\- Physical Intimacy

\- Love

-Relationship Equality

-Overall relationship satisfaction