Have you ever asked yourself the question, "What are we together FOR?"
What do you believe is the purpose of your relationship? Do you believe that your relationship is about more than satisfying individual needs?
Writing a mission statement for your relationship can be a very connecting thing to do with your partner.
I suggest that couples sit down with a pen and paper and brainstorm. "What are the relationship values that define "us?"
• Friendship?
• Closeness?
• Companionship?
• Passion
• Humor
• Trust
• Commitment
• Common Interests
• Communication
• Intimacy
On a deeper level, do we want our relationship to be about healing? Personal growth? Mutual Empowerment?
Do we believe that there is a spiritual purpose? Communion with god by seeing the godlike nature in yourself and your partner?
Once a purpose statement is written down, it can serve as a future reference point. When you are feeling divided and struggling you can pull this purpose statement out and assess if your actions are in accord with your relaitonship viion and your relationship purpose. Actions synonymous with core relationship values is the recipe to relationship success.
About Rhonda Audia, MSW
- Rhonda Audia, MSW
- The road to relationship success can be difficult to navigate. There are four relationship stages to be mastered and conflict is a normal and necessary part of this process. Rhonda Audia, a.k.a. The Guru for Two, can enlighten your travels with wit, insight, and practical advice. She has over 20 years experience helping people achieve relationship success. Her physical counseling practice is located in Tampa, Florida. She also provides education and counseling on the phone, email, and Skype.
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