Areas include marriage, relationships with children, leisure activities and household management. Couples complete both the worker and spouse checklists. If both partners are employed, take turns completing each form. If you have a partner and no children or children and no partner, complete only those parts that pertain to you. After you have completed the checklists, add up your score.
Higher scores mean greater negative spillover.
Couples may want to talk about concerns they have in common, as well as areas where there may be differences. Keep your checklists. If your scores are higher than you'd like them to be, think of ways to improve the situation. Check the Resources and Strategies section of this MontGuide for ideas. Next, complete the Balancing Plan.