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compromise
newlyweds
honeymoon period
klutz
traditional
gender roles
stereotypes
deal breaker
withhold
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| What is Cheryl’s complaint about Keith? What do you think about that?
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| What is Keith’s complaint about Cheryl? What do you think about that?
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| Are there such things as men’s and women’s jobs?
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| What basic expectations do you have about the person you might marry? Think hard: time, abilities, communication, decision making, work, child-rearing, fidelity, honesty, cleanliness, etc.
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| How accepting will you be if he or she doesn’t meet those expectations?
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| Can people change? Is it OK to expect or ask them to?
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| How much will you be able to compromise for your spouse? How much will you expect him or her to compromise?
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| What things might make you difficult for another person to live with?
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| What are “deal breakers” for you when it comes to serious relationships?
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| How many of the items listed in A on p. 76 of your textbook would you be able to compromise on? Discuss.
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| Try using the stories on p. 77 of your textbook for role plays:
A. Yao and landlord
B. Sang-ki and car dealer
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| Other experiences, stories, research...
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