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Anger Management Workbook

Anger Busting Workbook

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1 2 3 4 5   I want my husband to be understanding when I make mistakes instead of criticizing me and making me feel stupid.

1 2 3 4 5   When we have differences of opinion, I want my husband to listen to my point of view without interrupting or criticizing me.

1 2 3 4 5   When we have disagreements, I want my husband to be willing to be open to the possibility that I might be right some of the time, and be willing to compromise.

1 2 3 4 5 When we have a discussion, I want my husband to control his tone of voice and body language, and treat me with respect.

1 2 3 4 5 When we have disagreements, I want my husband to be careful not to say or do things that will scare or upset the kids.

1 2 3 4 5 When we have disagreements, I want my husband to refrain from trying to win by getting aggressive or physical with me in any way.

Now, go back and look at your answers to these 16 questions. How many questions did you answer by circling 3, 4, or 5? Count them and write that number in this blank _______.

These questions represent the things that you value most in marriage. Having these things happen regularly in your marriage would probably help you to feel better about yourself, your marriage and your life. Now we are going to compare what you would like to happen with what is really happening. The following questionnaire will help you measure how often these important things are actually taking place in your marriage. We will use the same numbering system, except this time the numbers will represent how often your husband does each of these things in your marriage.

0 = Never
1 = Rarely
2 = Infrequently
3 = Sometimes
4 = Most of the time
5 = Always

My Marriage

By The Numbers

1 2 3 4 5   My husband is interested in me and how my day went instead of only being interested in what he wants and how he feels.

1 2 3 4 5   My husband does consult me about important family decisions rather than just telling me stuff at the last minute.

1 2 3 4 5   My husband accepts my feelings and concerns without getting upset or trying to fix me.

1 2 3 4 5   My husband does hold me and comfort me when in I am sad or hurt, without being mad at me or lecturing me.