The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment. ~ Earl Nightingale ~ [Source]
Having been married for 20 years doesn’t mean you don’t have any life’s goals together. Goals are ever changing according to your status in life. The setting of “Couples Goals” is beneficial as it leads the couples striving towards the goals together. It also makes the couple accountable for their goals.
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The benefits of having such a common goal together in life is to help yourselves in life and bond with each other. In order to be in synchronisation with each other, constant updates about the goals should also be part of the routine so that one won’t accuse the other of “suddenly changing after joining an organisation” recently. Sometimes, the subtle changes are not noticed until a huge argument is in force.
Just because you see your values differently does not mean your relationship is on the rocks; however, understanding how your thoughts and values differ may help build more common ground between you and resolve differences in a sane and calm manner, versus in a fight about some other issue (then wrestling with symptoms instead of problems).
Setting financial goals can be a tricky situation but it doesn’t mean the other had strayed off path despite a change in searching for the best option.
Identify barriers or concerns. This is harder than it seems, because often people say something but really mean something else. Or they may not be able to precisely identify the source of unease. Either way, both parties really have to listen and ask the other about their feelings or views. Practice active listening and restate often so that your partner can confirm or clarify your statement. Above all, work to uncover true feelings or positions.
Do you have a common goal as a couple? Have you found ways to resolve your conflicts if any?
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