During disagreements in the past three months, how often did each statement describe what you did?

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1. 1.

   I argued firmly for the outcome I preferred when our goals conflicted.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
2. 2.

   I worked with the other person to find an option that addressed both sets of concerns.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
3. 3.

   I suggested that each of us give up part of what we wanted to reach agreement.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
4. 4.

   I postponed discussing a disagreement until the timing felt better.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
5. 5.

   I supported the other person's preference when the issue mattered more to them than to me.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
6. 6.

   When a decision had to be made quickly, I pushed for the course I thought was best.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
7. 7.

   I asked questions to understand what was underneath each person's stated position.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
8. 8.

   I looked for a middle position that both of us could accept.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
9. 9.

   I stepped away when I thought continuing the discussion would be unproductive.

   1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always
10. 10.

    I yielded to preserve the relationship when the point at issue was not essential to me.

    1Never or almost never2Rarely3Sometimes4Often5Almost always

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