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Sam Winchester (tallerthanthou) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-09-16 17:49:00

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[Day 237] Relationship Issues Group Therapy mingle
[The relationships group therapy attendees will all get a message telling them to report to The Winery in Sector 2. Sadly for them the alcohol is locked away, but there is an assortment of food and non-alcoholic beverages along the bar for consumption. Many of the tables have been cleared out and the chairs rearranged into a circle with booths along the edges for more intimate therapeutic discussions.

And don't forget the party favors! The wardens have left some helpful games and activity ideas to get them started. There's a bowl full of folded slips of papers with various questions.]

How many people have you slept with? Do you regret any of them? Why?

How many relationships have you been in? Why do you think that is?

What was your longest relationship? Most serious? Shortest? Most casual?

Why did your last relationship end?

What do you look for in another person?

Are you happy?

Who is your ideal mate?

What was the biggest problem/complication in your previous or current relationship?

What do you need out of a relationship? Sexual experience?

How long have you been single between relationships? Why do you think it was so long/short?

What is the best way to break up with someone?

Do you believe in soul mates? Do you think you have or will meet yours?

Would you rather spend your life with one important person or several acquaintances? Why?

Are there any similarities between the people you've been with? If so, what are they?

Do you have trouble making choices? Give examples.

Do you think with your heart, your head, or your genitalia? Are you satisfied with this behavior?

Do you have trouble relating to people? If so, in what way?

[In addition to the questions there are cards with various prompts. One explains the game, I Never. Another suggests people pair off and roleplay they are in a relationship and then deal with various scenarios like what do to if one partner flirts with someone else or comes home late without calling.]

Who should do the dishes?

When is it appropriate to discuss getting blue bands/having sex?

When should you move in together if ever?

What do you do if you suspect the other is keeping secrets?

What do you say if your partner comes home with a haircut you don't like?

How do you respond if you find your partner crying?

How do you decide how to spend your time together?

Your partner's family doesn't like you. What do you do?

One of you is critically hurt. How does the other respond?

Your friends don't like the person you're with. What do you say to them? What do you say to your partner?

One of you wants sexual relations and the other does not. How do you balance your needs?

How do you communicate your desire for a particular sexual desire to your partner?

It is your partner's birthday. How do you prepare?

At a party your partner leaves you to socialize with others. How does this make you feel and how do you respond?

How do you show your affection?

(OOC: Mingle style. You are not limited to the questions, scenarios, or games listed above. Assume there are more! I recycled a lot of this from last time so if someone was in this group twice they can feel free to notice, but assume there are lots of questions and prompts, so they probably didn't see them all.)

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	ikindalikeit 2013-09-24 10:20 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah. [ big smile] I think that counts. Sorta think it counts for a lot 'cause those are important things. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-25 09:41 am UTC (link)
	It's also what you give me. Somehow the world's a little brighter with you around. Even in prison where the odds are against brightness. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-26 02:04 pm UTC (link)
	[ Just when she didn't think her smile could get any bigger ] You do the same sorta thing for me, you know? You give me hope that I ain't always gonna be alone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-27 10:14 am UTC (link)
	[ His eyes sort of soften for a moment, then spark with a smile of his own that's mostly in his eyes and only sort of in his lips. ] You have the best smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-27 07:55 pm UTC (link)
	[ That makes her turn pink. She's not unaccustomed to compliments, but the ones from Oz don't get old. ] Thanks. Yours is pretty good too. [ Probably because it's all in his eyes and so rare anyway. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-28 10:30 am UTC (link)
	[ He hesitates, waiting for his own emotion to settle before speaking again. ] Are you really okay with this? Us? Cause I might hypothetically ask you on another date. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-28 05:47 pm UTC (link)
	I was kinda hopin' that you would. [ She bites her bottom lip, still smiling. ] In fact, I was sorta hopin' that they'd cease to be hypothetical and somethin' I could count on. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-29 10:20 am UTC (link)
	[ He stares at her quietly for a moment. ] You can count on me. And dates. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-29 06:11 pm UTC (link)
	[ That huge smile is back. ] Good. I like the idea of bein' able to do that. So what were thinkin' 'bout for this date? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-29 06:16 pm UTC (link)
	I was thinking arcade. [ And he's gonna just wait here to see if she'd completely opposed to the idea. Because with girls, arcades could go either way. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-29 06:30 pm UTC (link)
	[ She's definitely not opposed to the arcade. ] I like your thinking. I ain't promisin' I'm any good at the games, but it's fun to play. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-29 06:41 pm UTC (link)
	[ Of all the girls to be imprisoned with, he thinks Rogue is the best. ] Just when I think I can't like you more... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-29 07:04 pm UTC (link)
	[ She blushes a little bit. ] Normally I'd say wait 'til you taste my cookin' but you've been eatin' that for a while now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-30 10:17 am UTC (link)
	I partake. I admit it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-30 04:42 pm UTC (link)
	S'all right. I like cookin' for people. [ Which is one reason she works at Merlotte's] Especially people I like. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	taciturnbeast 2013-09-30 07:33 pm UTC (link)
	I'm glad I'm on the list. My lists really aren't as cool as good food. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ikindalikeit 2013-09-30 08:23 pm UTC (link)
	I don't know. Give it a shot. I'm bettin' your lists are pretty cool. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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