Marriage Relationship Success Means You Are Entering A Partnership

Begin acting like a team as soon into your relationship as possible. Discuss, compare and agree on your mutual life goals. Make sure both your visions for the future are in alignment - aim for similar goals for your lives. 

Shared goals are the major key to a fulfilling partnership in marriage. Learn how to establish shared goals and create a sense of teamwork.  

Discover ways to align your goals with each other and gain insights into operating as a team. 

Be aware that supportive relationships will take work & commitment. 

Begin acting like a team as soon into the relationship as possible. This  means that a couple views their marriage as a team where both partners have equal voice, share decision-making power, respect each other's needs, and work together to achieve common goals, essentially treating their relationship like a collaborative business venture where both contribute equally and are invested in the success of the unit.  

Key aspects of a marriage as a partnership:

  • Mutual respect: Both partners value each other's opinions and perspectives. 

  • Shared responsibility: Tasks and responsibilities are divided fairly, considering each partner's strengths and needs. 

  • Open communication: Honest and open dialogue is encouraged to address issues and concerns. 

  • Joint decision-making: Significant decisions are made together after considering both partners' viewpoints. 

  • Support system: Each partner actively supports the other's goals and aspirations.  

Important considerations:

  • Equality does not always mean "50/50":

    While striving for balance, it's important to recognize that contributions might vary depending on life circumstances. 

  • Adapting to change:

    A partnership requires flexibility to adjust to life changes and evolving needs. 

  • Addressing power imbalances:

    Recognizing and actively working to correct any power imbalances within the relationship. 

Jeanne Gormick