There are many different causes of relationship deterioration. Match these problems to the correct preventative strategies. Prevention strategies mean taking action before the problem occurs. One example of prevention strategy is: To avoid poor communication, you talk about your needs and share your expectations verbally. Question 3 options: Problem: Third-Party relationships Problem: Beliefs about relationships Problem: Poor communication Problem: Relationship changes Problem: Work-related problems Problem: Financial difficulties 1. Prevention Strategy: Talk about your communication and voice your expectations 2. Prevention Strategy: Talk about needs openly, explaining what you want from the relationship and listening to what the other person wants 3. Prevention Strategy: Discuss the changes as you develop them and listen openly to the changes of your partner 4. Prevention Strategy: Discussing these problems with each other or with a therapist can prevent them from escalating 5. Prevention Strategy: Discuss your attitudes and beliefs about money prior to entering a relationship 6. Prevention Strategy: Try being more open-minded, differences do not have to lead to deterioration