Husband and wife repeat the following sentences: “It’s difficult for me to say that I respect you.” “And it’s difficult for me to say that I respect you.” “If I say I respect you, I’ll …” (Say whatever comes to mind next.)
“And if I say I respect you, I’ll …” (Say whatever comes to mind next.)
“I feel I’m giving something away if I say I respect you.”
“And I feel I’m giving something away if I say I respect you.”
“My mother had contempt for my father.” “My father had scorn for my mother.” “My brothers teased my sisters.” “And my sisters degraded my brothers.” “It’s difficult for me to accept your respect or admiration.” “And it’s very hard for me to accept your respect or admiration.”
“If you say you respect me, I’ll …” (Say whatever comes to mind next.)
“And if you say you respect me, I’ll …” (Say whatever comes to mind next.)
“I don’t feel worthy of your respect because …” (Say whatever comes to mind next.)
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