Roles Exercise 2

The more you can talk to each other frankly about your deeply held views about your roles in life, the more likely you are to reach a consensus that makes sense and comes naturally to your family. Musing over these questions separately and then together can help.


How do you feel about your role as a husband or wife?

  • What does this role mean to you in your life?
  • How did your father or mother view this role?
  • How are you similar and different?
  • How would you like to change this role?

How do you feel about your role as a father or mother?

  • What does this role mean to you in your life?
  • How did your father or mother view this role?
  • How are you similar and different?
  • How would you like to change this role?

How do you feel about your role as a son or daughter?

  • What does this role mean to you in your life?
  • How did your father or mother view this role?
  • How are you similar and different?
  • How would you like to change this role?

How do you feel about your role as a worker (your occupation)?

  • What does this role mean to you in your life?
  • How did your father or mother view this role?
  • How are you similar and different?
  • How would you like to change this role?

How do you feel about your role as a friend to others?

  • What does this role mean to you in your life?
  • How did your father or mother view this role?
  • How are you similar and different?
  • How would you like to change this role?

How do you feel about your role in your community?

  • What does this role mean to you in your life?
  • How did your father or mother view this role?
  • How are you similar and different?
  • How would you like to change this role?

How do you balance these roles in your life?