Questions:

1. How does Philippa Perry describe the importance of relationships in human life?

2. Why does she emphasize the need for genuine communication and understanding in

relationships?

3. What advice does Philippa Perry give for resolving disagreements in a relationship?

4. How does she explain the concept of change in relationships using the metaphor of holding

onto a rope?

5. According to Philippa Perry, how can changing the way we behave in romantic relationships

lead to positive outcomes?

6. Why does she suggest that letting go of defense mechanisms can improve relationships with

others?

7. How does the breathing cycle exercise mentioned by Philippa Perry help in self-reflection

and understanding one's relationship with the world?

Match the words with their definitions:

1. encounter I 10. to be/become on L

the same page
2. to become taboo K 11. to be the blueprint Q
3. to get the wrong end R 12. assumptions D
of the stick
4. to arise victorious M 13. to get cross A
5. to find a middle way F 14. the pack animals E

6. to let go of the rope N 15. to get dumped O

7. conflict-phobic P 16. to be deceived G

8. to hold onto a rope H 17. cope C

9. dismissive J 18. self-reflection B

Definitions:

a. to become angry or annoyed

b. the process of thinking about one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions
c. to deal effectively with something difficult or challenging
d. beliefs or ideas taken for granted without proof
e. social creatures that live and work together in groups
f. to reach a compromise or solution that satisfies both sides
g. to be tricked or misled
h. to maintain a firm grip on a piece of cord or string
i. an unexpected meeting or confrontation
j. showing indifference or disregard towards someone or something
k. to be considered socially unacceptable or forbidden
l. to have mutual understanding or agreement
m. to succeed or win in a competition or conflict
n. to release one's grasp on a piece of cord or string
o. to be rejected or abandoned by a romantic partner
p. avoiding or fearing disagreements or arguments
q. to serve as the original model or plan for something
r. to misunderstand a situation or information
Questions:

1. How does Philippa Perry describe the importance of relationships in human life?

2. Why does she emphasize the need for genuine communication and understanding in

relationships?

3. What advice does Philippa Perry give for resolving disagreements in a relationship?

4. How does she explain the concept of change in relationships using the metaphor of holding

onto a rope?

5. According to Philippa Perry, how can changing the way we behave in romantic relationships

lead to positive outcomes?

6. Why does she suggest that letting go of defense mechanisms can improve relationships with

others?

7. How does the breathing cycle exercise mentioned by Philippa Perry help in self-reflection

and understanding one's relationship with the world?

Match the words with their definitions:

1. encounter 10. to be/become on

the same page
2. to become taboo 11. to be the blueprint
3. to get the wrong end 12. assumptions
of the stick
4. to arise victorious 13. to get cross
5. to find a middle way 14. the pack animals

6. to let go of the rope 15. to get dumped

7. conflict-phobic 16. to be deceived

8. to hold onto a rope 17. cope

9. dismissive 18. self-reflection

Definitions:

a. to become angry or annoyed

b. the process of thinking about one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions
c. to deal effectively with something difficult or challenging
d. beliefs or ideas taken for granted without proof
e. social creatures that live and work together in groups
f. to reach a compromise or solution that satisfies both sides
g. to be tricked or misled
h. to maintain a firm grip on a piece of cord or string
i. an unexpected meeting or confrontation
j. showing indifference or disregard towards someone or something
k. to be considered socially unacceptable or forbidden
l. to have mutual understanding or agreement
m. to succeed or win in a competition or conflict
n. to release one's grasp on a piece of cord or string
o. to be rejected or abandoned by a romantic partner
p. avoiding or fearing disagreements or arguments
q. to serve as the original model or plan for something
r. to misunderstand a situation or information