Across
- 3. Both partners have the freedom to choose actions free of intimidation, threat, or force.
- 7. A free exchange of ideas, dreams, fears, and concerns without criticism from the other. Ability to listen actively and respond constructively.
- 9. Partners openly share feelings, views, and concerns. Accurate and complete information is shared about important matters.
- 10. Ability to show compassion and understanding for diverse beliefs and life experiences.
- 11. One partner forces an involuntary act by the use of intimidation, threats, force or other forms of pressure.
- 13. One partner attempts to control the relationship by making all the decisions regarding dating, social life, even what to wear. Loss of personal independence of other partner
- 14. Willingness to argue honestly and fairly to resolve conflict. Both partners feel comfortable presenting their side, knowing that they can find a middle ground.
- 15. Partners share in responsibilities and decision making regarding roles, activities, and friends. They discuss options to determine what is fair and equal.
Down
- 1. Both partners find the relationship mutually enjoyable. They are able to laugh and have fun together and with others.
- 2. One or both partners lie to the other, keep information from the other, steal or provide inaccurate information about important matters.
- 4. One partner asserts one side of the conflict as the only truth, refusing to hear other sides. Inability to find equally satisfying solutions.
- 5. One partner creates feeling of general fear through aggression and anger.
- 6. Mutual acceptance of the other’s opinions, friends, and interests. Mutual setting of personal boundaries. Partners treat each other the way they want to be treated.
- 8. One partner makes personal criticism (making fun of partner’s opinions or interests) and verbal threats of violence, undermining the confidence and self-esteem of partner.
- 12. communication One partner limits easy communication through criticism, intimidation, or dishonesty. Inability to listen openly to other opinions.
