Make Your Own Maps of Each Other

• Interview your partner, gathering the following information.
• You are simply on a fact finding mission, so don’t pass judgment on what you’re partner tells you.
• Your goal is to listen and learn about your mate.
• Don't expect to finish all in one sitting - take your time on each area.

Areas to Cover

The cast of characters in my partner’s life:

Friends - who they are, what your partner values about each one

Potential friends - who they might like to know better, and why

Rivals, competitors, “enemies” - what makes them a rival of your partner

Recent important events in my partner’s life:

Upcoming events:

(What is my partner looking forward to? Dreading? Why?)

My partner’s current stresses:

My partner’s current worries:

My partner’s hopes and aspirations: (For self?  For others?)