Types of Relationship Resources
Specific Types of Relationship Resources

Click on the links below to learn more about each resource, including background
information about the resource and strategies for increasing the availability of each
resource for your relationship.

Personal Resources

Self-Awareness
Self-Soothing Skills
Coping Skills
Personal Dreams
Values
Self-Esteem

Relational Resources

Relationship Skills
Strategies to Manage Negativity
Knowledge about Your Partner
Shared Material Resources
Shared Dreams
Couple History
Sexuality and Intimacy

Contextual Resources

Your Family-of-Origin
Your Partner’s Family-of-Origin
Friends
Extended Social Network
Your and Your Partner’s Careers
Economic and Political Context
Family Life Professionals
Cultural and Community Resources
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