• Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict
• Accepting change
• Being willing to compromise.

• Talking acting so that he/she feels safe comfortable expressing him/herself doing things.

Respect

• Listening to her/him non-judgmentally
• Being emotionally affirming understanding
• Valuing opinions

Trust Support

• Supporting him/her goals in life
• Respecting his/her right to his/her own feelings, friends, activities opinions

Honesty Accountability

• Accepting responsibility for self
• Acknowledging past use of violence
• Admitting being wrong
• Communicating openly truthfully

Responsible Parenting

• Sharing parental responsibilities
• Being a positive non-violent role model for the children

• Mutually agreeing on a fair distribution of work
• Making family decisions together

Economic Partnership

• Making money decisions together
• Making sure both partners benefit from financial arrangements

Negotiation Fairness

• Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict
• Accepting change
• Being willing to compromise.

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