- You want to do more fun things together on the weekends.
Harsh startup: You have no idea how to have a good time.
You're a workaholic.
Your softened alternative:- You wish that the two of you could save more money.
Harsh startup: You don't have a clue about how to manage
money.
Your softened alternative:- You wish your partner would spend more money buying you
surprise presents.
Harsh startup: When was the last time you bought me
anything?
Your softened alternative:Sa,ple Answers
- I'm worried that your mom is going to be critical of me tonight and
that you won't back me up. - I'm tired of cooking. It'd be real nice if you took me out.
- I'm feeling very shy tonight again. Please spend time with me and
make it easier for me to talk to other people. You're so good at that. - I'm really missing you lately; you know how much you turn me on.
Let's make love! - It would be great if you could get a raise soon. What if we talked
about a plan for getting one?