Deming’s 14 Points for Relationships
1.Create constancy of purpose toward improvement of the relationship
2.Adopt a new philosophy: Take responsibility for your relationship.
3.Do something today to improve your relationship.
4.Ignore the price tag. Instead, maximize joy in a quality relationship.
5.Seek ways to strengthen your relationship each day.
6.Realize the improvement process is ‘training on the job’
7.Institute leadership.
8.Drive out fear so that each works for the whole.
9.Break down barriers.  Anticipate and deal with problems proactively.
10.Use heartfelt communication.
11.Establish mutual expectations.
12.Enhance each other’s self-worth.
13.Seek to learn and improve yourself each day.
14.Put both of you to work on your relationship.