ABSTRACT
A couple experiences relationship dissatisfaction when one or both partners do not get enough of what they want or get too much of what they don't want. Partners suffering from a relationship dissatisfaction will experience such appropriate feelings as disappointment, frustration, or concern, but not depression, anger or anxiety. A relationship disturbance occurs when one or both mated people become very upset over some relationship dissatisfaction. With the emotional overlay of hurt and anger, fear and insecurity, or low frustration tolerance, they often act in ways that defeat themselves and their relationship. The metaphor that best captures the importance of the relationship power principles is illustrated in this chapter. Therefore the principles are Be a Giver - Not a Getter, 100 Percent Personal Responsibility, Love Is Action - Not Feeling. To create and sustain a relationship filled with harmony and happiness, it is these principles for the couples to simply be free of relationship disturbance.
