Relationship history consists of information about the client’s
current living situation, current and previous marital and non-
marital relationships, number of children, and the nature of
his or her social life and friendships. Questions may include
the following:
• How many close friends do you have (aside from your spouse/partner)? Describe problems, if any, that you think you have in developing and keeping
friendships.
• Are you in an intimate relationship or married? If yes, for how long?
• Tell me about your previous relationship. How long did it last? What happened?
• Describe problems, if any, that you think you have in developing and keeping intimate relationships.
• Has there ever been any violence in your current intimate relationship?
• Have you ever experienced violence in your past intimate relationships?
