Relationship Check-Up
Copyright 2005 Dr. Gayla Swihart DeHart
Achieve Excellence
http://www.achieveexcellence.ca

Do you remember when you fell in love? Try to clearly picture how
you felt and how you acted during this time- Did you put an extra
effort into looking your best? Did you hang on your love
interest's every word? Did you do and say little extra things
just because you knew that it would make your beloved smile? Were
you acting like the very BEST version of yourself? Now that you
are in a long-term committed relationship ask yourself how you
have changed and how you have stayed the same. Here are some
things to think about:

1. When was the last time you told your partner something that
you admire about him/her?

2. How carefully do you listen to your partner's account of
his/her day?

3. What is one thing that you could do that would make your
partner's life easier today?

4. When was the last time you dressed up specifically for your
partner- not for someone or something else?

5. When was the last time you brought home a card or gift for
your partner that wasn't for an occasion?

6. How often do you tell your partner how attractive he/she is to
you?

7. Do you always take your partner's side when there are
disagreements with others (e.g., kids, in- laws, colleagues) no
matter what?

8. When was the last time you had a romantic date (that wasn't
for a special occasion) with your partner?

9. Have you recently made an effort to update your look or
improve yourself in some way?

10. When was the last time that you put extra effort into making
your intimate time special- i.e., you really 'wow'-ed him/her?

These are a few things to think about... It is not always easy to
keep these things on the priority list when there are so many
demands upon our time and energy. But remember that your
relationship is a dynamic and living entity, and without the
proper care and attention, it can change and wane, just like
anything else when neglected. Give it the attention it deserves,
and if you would like some specific suggestions, or would just
like to get into the habit of doing the little things that count,
give me a call and I can help you out! Also, please join the R &
D team for an upcoming (as yet un-named) book on how to keep your
partner happy. This is going to be a practical, results-oriented
How-To Guide.

Please let us know what you want to know about your partner &/or
what you want your partner to know about how to keep you happy.
We know that it isn't always easy navigating this territory and
we want to help! Go to the PinkvsBlue Message Board:
http://www.pinkvsblue.com Can't wait to hear from you!! You will
receive feedback to your posts.


2005 Dr. Gayla Swihart DeHart
Dr. Gayla Swihart DeHart, from Vancouver, Canada, is a
Professional Coach with a Ph.D. in Psychology. She helps
busy professionals manage stress, improve goal-setting and
follow-through, develop emotional intelligence, and increase
life and work satisfaction. More information on Dr. DeHart
and her services can be found at www.AchieveExcellence.ca


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