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Date One
Lean on Me
Trust & Commitment
Trust is built in small moments of "turning toward" your partner. Commitment is the decision to cherish what you have rather than compare it to what you don't.
Exercises
- Reflect individually on what trust and commitment mean to you before the date.
- Share a story of a time your partner was there for you — and one time you wish they had been.
- Discuss the trust questions: When do you feel most trusted by me? What makes you feel safe in this relationship? When have I let you down, and how can I repair it?
- Discuss the commitment questions: What does commitment mean to you? What do you cherish about us? What tempts you away from us?
- Create a "we" statement — something you both commit to moving forward.