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Rhett Rivera http://annuity.org 2m 394 #financial
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When you’re in a relationship, it’s important that you’re on the same page when it comes to finances. When you create mutual goals to work toward together, it helps you bond and grow as a couple and as individuals. Below we’ve outlined several couple goals to help you improve your relationship and well-being overall.
Financial Goals
When your finances aren’t in order in your relationship, it can lead to arguments or even a breakup. To prevent these negative outcomes from coming to fruition, it’s important to make sure you’re in agreement about how money should be spent.
You might create goals such as:
- Paying off debt
- Saving for a home
- Establishing a shared bank account
- Creating a monthly or weekly budget
Once you’ve prioritized your financial goals as a couple, it will help you avoid resentment about how money is spent.
Communication Goals
When you practice capable communication with your partner, it creates a foundation for your relationship to flourish. Whether you talk to your partner after work or while on a walk, it’s important to schedule a regular time that you check in with each other.
Some communication goals you might set include:
- Scheduling a daily time to talk
- Learn to practice active listening
- Don’t talk over one another
- Communicate honestly and openly
When you practice the above skills, it will help you create a strengthen your bond with your partner.
Passion Project Goals
Just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean you have to spend all of your time with one another. It can be unhealthy and lead to feelings of claustrophobia when you spend 24/7 with another person. This is why it’s important to encourage each other to pursue your own passion projects.
Some passion project goals you could set include:
- Developing a creative hobby
- Participating in a new community
- Identifying what activities make you most happy
Putting in the time and effort to care for yourself will then help the quality of your relationship.
Closing Thoughts
When you’re in a relationship, it’s important to set couple goals so you can grow together. However, remember that progress doesn’t happen overnight. Through incremental goals and open communication, you will see that your relationship improves over time.
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