Handout 5: Couple Covenant Worksheet
Part of Principled Commitment
Communicating with a partner begins with appropriate effort and intention. This worksheet is designed to aid in that communication.
Words from a covenant we have made in the past:
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Individual intentions:
Complete the following sentences individually, not as a couple. Write down your personal intentions rather than the expectations you might have of your partner.
As we spend time together over the next several weeks . . .
I want to show my partner ___________________________________________.
I want to help my partner do/feel/be ___________________________________.
I want to bring a spirit of ____________________________ to the way we relate.
I want to try ______________________________________________________.
I want to know ____________________________________________________.
I want to balance __________________________________________________.
After sharing your intentions with one another, write about how you can help your partner in the coming weeks.
I can help my partner fulfill her/his intentions by... _________________________
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Ideas for a covenant we might affirm in the future:
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