Marriage CheckupThe check-up works best when both partners take it, and then compareanswers. The goal is to pinpoint problem areas, praise positive areas, andincrease communication. Try to take this check-up once a year. Save youranswers and compare them from year to year.

Rate your marriage on a scale of 1 -10, with 10 being best,

What is your marriage's weak spot?

What is its strong point?

On a scale of 1 - 10, how committed are you to making your marriage last?

Do you and your spouse share enough fun times? When was the last time youand your spouse laughed together?

Do you and your spouse spend enough time alone with each other? When wasthe last time you spent an evening alone together, in a social way?

Would you like more compliments from your spouse/ When was the last time youcomplimented your spouse?

On a scale of 1 -10, with 10 being best, how would you rate your sexualinteraction? Do you feel comfortable talking with your spouse about how toimprove this area?

How do you feel when your spouse criticizes you?

When was the last time you criticized your spouse?

Would your spouse rather have a back rub, a quiet hour to read, a home-cookedmeal, or an afternoon at the movies?

Is your spouse your best friend? Why or why not?

Are you willing to change to make your marriage better?

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The thing I like most about my spouse is her/his .

I wish we had more time to .

I love it when my spouse .

The thing my spouse understands least about me is

The thing I miss most from our dating days is

The thing we argue about the most is

If I could change two things about myself, to better please my spouse, it would beand