1. Watch this video fromKing of Queens where Carrie has insisted that Doug (her husband) and Arthur (her father) get healthy. Buber (1965) believes that when using the I-it philosophy, we regard other people as "objects which we observe [who] are there for our exploitation." Explain how Doug is exploiting Arthur and manipulating Carrie in the video.

2. Imagine you have to describe your family to someone who's never met them before. What makes your family unique and different from others? What are your family's most important traditions, values, and stories? What do you most love about them? What frustrates you the most about them? If you are married, answer the following questions regarding your marriage. If you are not married, or have never been married, answer these questions (to the best of your ability) about a couple you know very closely who are married. Do you feel heard? Do you listen to your spouse? How do you communicate love to one another? How do you know whether you are in a good place or not? How do you keep open lines of communication?