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FOC U S ON MARRIAG E AS S E S S ME N T
Your Results
Every marriage has both strengths and opportunities for
growth. Research consistent with biblical wisdom
indicates that a thriving marriage is the result of
progress in several key areas of married life. Based on
your responses to the previous questions, this report
takes a look at these key areas in your marriage,
identifying both top strengths and opportunities for
growth.
Your Areas of Strength
COMMITMENT
Marriage was created by God and is to be honored by
everyone (Hebrews 13:4). Healthy couples believe
marriage is permanent and that divorce is not an
option. They look forward to their future together
and see their marriage as one of the most important
parts of their lives. They love each other and invest in
their relationship. In a strong marriage, couples
expect to face challenges together and are willing to
do whatever it takes to make their marriage work.
Your Growth Opportunities
COPING
Every marriage faces change, stress and crisis, and
coping well requires rst understanding that
challenges are inevitable (John 16:33). Healthy
couples prepare for hard times and work together to
overcome dif culties. They trust God, lean on each
other and are willing to seek help when needed.  with issues right away, speak respectfully even when
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Assessment Results
C O M M ITM ENT
S P IR ITU AL
C HER IS H
C O M M U NIC ATIO N
NO U R IS H
S HAR ED R ES P O NS IB IL ITY
C O M M U NITY
TIM E
HEALTHY INDIVIDU AL S
C O P ING
C O NF L IC T
INTIM AC Y
YO U R G R O W T H
OPPORT UNIT IE S
SPIRITUAL
Spiritual intimacy includes having commitment to
Christ as the foundation of marriage (Ephesians
2:20). Together and individually, husband and wife
actively pursue a deep relationship with Christ. With
a shared faith and worldview, a couple can tackle
challenges and seek God’s guidance together. In a
thriving marriage, couples participate in spiritual
practices together and their goal is to become more
like Christ, both as individuals and as a couple.  keep reminders of good memories and celebrate
CONFLICT
Con ict happens in every marriage, but God uses
those struggles to help individuals and couples grow
and nd greater joy (James 1:2). In a thriving
marriage, couples recognize this reality and strive to
learn how to handle con ict. Healthy couples deal
they disagree, and show compassion in con ict. They
are willing to talk about dif cult topics, try to
understand each other’s point of view, and forgive
each other after a disagreement.
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YO U R A R E A S
OF ST RE NG T H
CHERISH
Couples who cherish each other recognize that each
spouse is created in God’s image and is, therefore, of
in nite worth and value. They understand that God
created everyone different, and they treasure the
unique characteristics in their spouse. Thriving
couples work to keep an attitude of respect and
appreciation for each other (Philippians 2:3). They
remember what they value about their marriage,
milestones together.
INTIMACY
Mutually satisfying physical intimacy involves
recognizing that sex is God's gift to a married couple
as a way to experience the most profound intimacy
possible—two becoming one esh (Genesis 2:24).
Thriving couples are willing to discuss what they like
and dislike and make adjustments to meet each
other’s needs. Their intimacy is marked by affection
and warmth, and they understand that developing a
healthy sexual relationship is a lifelong process that
requires adaptability and communication. 
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