What is the theory behind this My partner’s qualities worksheet?

Relationships are based on the appreciation of each other. Partners tend to forget each other’s qualities in the course of day-to-day life and busy schedules. Conflicts and arguments add to this problem. It is important to take some time out to appreciate your partner’s qualities to strengthen the relationship.

How will the worksheet help?

This worksheet will help couples to focus on the things they find positive in their partner. The purpose is to focus on appreciating your significant other, which contributes in instilling positivity in romantic relationships.

How to use this worksheet?

This worksheet contains questions to be answered by both partners seeking therapeutic sessions. Once completed, ask them to share their responses with each other. Clients can also share their feelings after completing this worksheet.

My partner’s qualities worksheet 

The qualities I appreciate about my partner are _______________________________________

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The first thing that attracted me to my partner was _____________________________________

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I chose my partner because ______________________________________________________

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The fondest memory with my partner is _____________________________________________

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I know my partner and I are compatible because _____________________________________

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I had my partner’s support when __________________________________________________

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My partner shows care for me by __________________________________________________

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My partner brings out the best in me by _____________________________________________

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References

Beach, S. R. (2001). Marital therapy for co-occurring marital discord and depression. Marital and Family Processes in Depression: A Scientific Foundation for Clinical Practice., 205–224.

Jacobs Bao, K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2013). Making it last: Combating hedonic adaptation in romantic relationships. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 8(3), 196–206. 

You can download this worksheet here.