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The Five Core Conversations for Couples

Expert Advice about How to Develop: Effective Communication, a Long-Term Financial Plan, Cooperative Parenting Strategies, Mutually Satisfying Sex, and Work-Life Balance

David Bulitt and Julie Bulitt

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Core #1: Connection+
Core #2: Money Matters+
Core #3: Parenting Strategies+
Core #4: Intimacy & Affection+
Core #5: Relationship Balance+

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Question 1 of 6
According to the authors, why do couples often fail to maintain their connection once they are settled down?
  • A. They realize they have fundamentally incompatible backgrounds and stop trying.
  • B. They hide behind the excuse of being too busy and put relationship maintenance on the back burner.
  • C. They spend too much time on individual hobbies and purposefully ignore their shared interests.
  • D. They focus entirely on their financial goals and forget the importance of physical intimacy.
Question 2 of 6
How do the authors suggest handling a situation where your partner makes a purchase for themselves?
  • A. Buy something of equal value for yourself to ensure fairness in the relationship.
  • B. Immediately cut back on other household expenses to compensate for the purchase.
  • C. Take over the household finances so you can strictly monitor their future spending.
  • D. Aim for mutual understanding and acceptance of their needs rather than strict equality.
Question 3 of 6
Why is it crucial for parents to establish a 'united front' when raising children?
  • A. It prevents children from playing one parent against the other regarding rules and permissions.
  • B. It ensures that both parents spend an equal amount of money on the children's activities.
  • C. It guarantees that the children will grow up without any behavioral or mental health issues.
  • D. It allows parents to spend less time parenting and more time focusing on their careers.
Question 4 of 6
What is a key piece of advice the authors give regarding intimacy and physical affection?
  • A. Couples should maintain a strict schedule for intimacy to prevent their routine from becoming dull.
  • B. Withholding sex is an effective way to communicate that you are angry or upset with your partner.
  • C. If you need to turn down your partner's advances, use sweet words instead of a harsh rejection.
  • D. Intimacy should primarily focus on physical acts because emotional connection is built outside the bedroom.
Question 5 of 6
In the context of keeping balance in a relationship, what do the authors mean by having 'more instead of less'?
  • A. Couples should aim to spend more money on shared experiences rather than material goods.
  • B. Partners should strive to spend every waking moment together to build a stronger bond.
  • C. Relationships thrive when there is more extreme emotional volatility to keep things exciting.
  • D. It is healthy to have more information about your partner's life and to talk more about your feelings.
Question 6 of 6
When is it advisable to stay silent during an argument with your partner?
  • A. When you want to punish them for a mistake they made.
  • B. When speaking up won't change the situation and will only cause unnecessary drama.
  • C. When you feel that your partner is not listening to your side of the story.
  • D. You should never stay silent; every thought must be communicated for total transparency.

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The Five Core Conversations for Couples Summary & Overview

The Five Core Conversations for Couples (2020) examines the five important topics every couple should talk about. It offers expert guidance on the core facets of a relationship that can help you strengthen yours. 

Who Should Listen to The Five Core Conversations for Couples?

  • Young couples looking for relationship advice
  • Older couples wanting to fix and strengthen their marriage
  • Anyone in a relationship

About the Author: David Bulitt and Julie Bulitt

David Bulitt is a distinguished divorce lawyer based in Washington, DC. He is also a writer, having published several articles in the Maryland Daily Record newspaper, as well as two fiction novels, Card Game and Because I Had To. 

Julie Bulitt is a family therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In addition to running her own practice, she also serves as the in-house therapist for Discovery Channel.

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