Continued for yesterday
#6. Share power
When a man is not willing to share power with his relationship partner, John Gottman’s research
indicates there is an 81% chance that his relationship will self-destruct. While hoarding
power may have got you ahead in your career, this strategy will backfire in your relationship
because your girlfriend will end up feeling like her opinions aren’t valuable and she doesn’t
matter to you. To help save your relationship, develop a more accepting attitude toward
compromise. Practice by giving in on issues you don’t feel extremely invested in.
#5 Find common goals
A study conducted in collaboration with a dating site in the UK found that 13% of couples reported
no longer having the same goals. This situation represents a ticking time bomb, as research has
shown that couples who share dreams and goals have longer-lasting, more satisfying
relationships. If you feel like you’ve been out of sync lately with your partner on this front, discuss your philosophy of life together. The aim is for both of you to share what you want your life to be about, where you want to end up and what these things mean to you. Look for anything that’s common between the two of you and talk about ways to work toward that aspiration together.
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