Guidelines for Facilitators


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FACET Tool Topics, cont'd.:

  1. VALUES
    Making their relationship primary is a value that will be essential for a healthy and strong marriage. Hopefully the couple holds many similar values. Even where they have some dissimilar values, there will need to be some deepening appreciation for how the other party holds a particular value. The ideal is that they attempt to make such values into "our value" — meaning, the one who may value doing some charity or outreach, would be joined by their partner in such an endeavor. At the least, the other partner would support him or her, even if they do not see it as such a high value. In return the partner who is now getting support can express true appreciation for their partner’s willingness to extend a hand. In addition, the assisted partner can look for ways to reciprocate and possibly try to enter into their partner’s important valued-area.

    Additional Questions to assist the conversation:
    • Do you believe that you have similar values?
    • What do you admire about your future spouse’s values?
    • Can you think of an instance where your values were tested?


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