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VALUES INVENTORY

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Read the following list of items. Decide which ten are most valuable to your. Rank these from 1 to 10 (1 being the most valuable) in the appropriate space in the you column. Next, do the same for your significant other and record them in the appropriate space in the other column. Share your personal rankings with your companion then compare your responses.

You Other  
    A secure and comfortable retirement
    A sense of equality in relationships
    Emotional and sexual intimacy
    A sense of accomplishment in life
    A meaningful love relationship
    Financial security for the family
    Happiness or contentedness
    A meaningful relationship with God
    Feelings of self-confidence
    Social recognition and community status
    A fulfilling marriage
    Meaningful purpose in life
    Helping the poor, sick, and disadvantaged
    A sense of family togetherness and happy children
    Learning, gaining knowledge continually
    Honesty and personal integrity
    Good health and physical fitness
    Close relationships with extended family
    Traveling and quality vacations
    Companionship, spending time together as a couple
    Success in a job or career
    Freedom to live life a you choose
    New experiences and adventures
    Being outdoors, away from city life
    Satisfying friendships, liking people, and being liked.
    Living in the city, access to restaurants and entertainment.
    Time alone, being by myself
    Having nice things, such as cars, boats, furniture
    Emotional security, freedom from excessive stress.

 

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