Wellness Chp. 11

Once a couple is married, they should pattern their marriage after

• the relationship between their marriage counselor and his wife

• relationship between Christ and His church

• relationship between the husband's parents

• relationship between their pastor and his wife

What is the husband NOT to be?

• one who is in charge of the physical and spiritual well being of his household

• a dictator

• the guide, disciplinarian, and leader of the family

• one who deserves respect due to his responsibilities and his position

If there is a disagreement between a married couple, the wife is to

• continually show her disagreement with the decision

• give her husband the silent treatment until he gives in

• submit to her husband's choice and trust God that it is best

• outwardly submit but inwardly hold a grudge

The successful couple solves problems by

• handling them properly and not avoiding them

• fixing them once both parties are happy

• handling them properly and making one party happy

• none of the above

What is a byproduct of facing difficulties and solving them as a couple?

• individual maturity

• marital strength

• both answers

• none of the above

Children learn most of what they know about family life by

• listening to what their parents tell them

• watching TV

• seeing their parents act and react

• listening to what their teachers tell them

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for discussion differences?

• maintain a good sense of humor

• keep reactions positive

• make general statements about the problem

• ask questions rather than making accusations

Cate is married. Cate's younger sister is having problems at home and calls Cate for help. What should Cate do?

• Call her parents and tell them that they should not treat her sister badly.

• Giver her sister advice, pray for her, and stay out of the situation.

• Tell her sister what to say to her parents in order to get her way

• Ignore her sister and her parents until the problem is resolved.

Which of the following is least essential to a successful marriage?

• common goals

• open lines of communication

• jobs in similar fields

• commitment to following God's will

Which is NOT true about children?

• They intensify the strengths and weaknesses of marriage.

• They strengthen a weak marriage.

• They make a good marriage richer.

• none of the above