Abstract
Abstract
The guiding principle is a term Alfred Adler used to describe the way earlier formulative decisions move us toward our desired goals. The authors have devised a questionnaire to help identify some of the different ways we go about meeting our goals. Twelve reoccurring personality themes include such issues as early formulative experiences, the strengths of the priority, challenges of the preferences, and suggestions for better understanding your partner’s profile.
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