of trust, harmony, and affinity. It is a relationship typified by cooperation, agreement, and alignment. Having rapport with another results in feelings of comfort, satisfaction, and a sense of shared understanding. Establishing rapport suggests several messages to the couples you mentor: “We are like you”; “We are in sync with you”; and “You can trust us.” Rapport tends to minimize differences and harmonize experiences and values. It accentuates similarities and downplays differences so that understanding