Here is an example of how conversational dialogue in Imago Relationship Therapy works. This type of dialogue can be applied to appreciations, like in this video, and also for dealing with disagreements. It can be used for couples and also for any type of relationship.
One thing I appreciate about you as a partner / spouse / significant other:
First, Leora makes an appointment with Igor:
“I’d like to dialogue with you about an appreciation I have for you, is now a good time?”
After Leora finishes her statement, Igor repeats what he hears back to her:
“What I’m hearing you say is _______________________. Did I get that?
Leora then has a chance to say whether or not Igor received her message the right way. She responds with a yes or no.
Igor then asks:
Is there more?”
This gives Leora a chance to elaborate if she feels there’s more to say.
Igor then repeats the new information back to confirm that he heard her message correctly.
That’s about it in regards to the basics of conversational dialogue in Imago Relationship Therapy.
This lets the speakers feel heard and the listeners learn how to fully hear what their partner is saying. After the speaker is done, the roles switch and now the listener has a chance to talk.