The authors have created the Noble Eightfold Path Relationship Matrix for assisting couples in considering their relationships. Three relationship examples are provided to demonstrate how the eight principles relate to their own marriage. An interview with a counselor who uses the concepts in her own private practice is also featured. Implications for relationship enhancement conclude the article.
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