Previous relationships (long term) how you meet, length of time, who broke up the relationship and why:
Current relationship history: How did you both meet? What first attracted you to your partner?
How would you describe your history from the start of your relationship to the present moment?
What are important beliefs for you, that you both have in common? What beliefs do you not share?
What did you envisage the relationship to be, when you first met? Has this changed and if so, how?
In what ways do you hope that treatment such as, if appropriate, counselling or therapy could help you?
List all the changes you need to make to create the relationship you want
What are some of the things you would need to see that will help you to know you’re on the right track with the changes your making?
What traits does your partner have that you find challenging? Which of your traits does your partner find challenging?
How do you resolve conflicts? How does your partner resolve conflicts?
Mother: Please describe your relationship.
Father: Please describe your relationship.
Siblings: Please describe your relationship(s)
Were there any important changes, for example, moves or any other significant events, during childhood? Including any separations from the family or parental divorce. Please give approximate ages and details.