1. What makes that particular relationship emotionally challenging?
2. (a) Are there any unmet expectations in the relationship? (b) Which debilitative emotions have you experienced in that relationship? Please describe them.
3. How have those unmet expectations created an emotional strain in the relationship?
4. In what ways can you better manage your emotional expectations to help cope with, and bring new found value to the relationship? Or, is the relationship unsalvageable?