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References for Pages 196-198 On the issue of shared purpose and the give-give relationship, we refer you to Harold Kelley’s classic work on relationships: More on shared purpose and the give-give relationship: Kelley, H. H., & Thebaut, J. W. (1978). Interpersonal relationships: A theory of interdependence. New York: John Wiley & Sons. A search suggests thatRead more

Additional Information for Chapter 12, Page 192 Introduction and the 2 x 2 model In The Compatibility Code three full pages are devoted to describe and explain the give-give relationship. This model represents a foundation for successful relationships.  We will not reproduce here the text from those pages (go buy the book if you haven’tRead more

Additional Information for Chapter 12, page 195 As Elizabeth and I have worked with this material over the years we have discussed whether matching essence qualities or shared passionate purpose represents the greatest single factor in marital compatibility.  The discussion is moot, however, because shared passions are going to be among your essence qualities.  InRead more