How about a GPS to your relationship?
Almost everyone has been negatively impacted by their relationship experiences at one time or another. You didn’t get what you needed. Maybe you still aren’t?
Feeling misunderstood by your partner?
Growing up with unhealthy relationship models?
Experiencing betrayal or heartbreak?
Struggling with communication?
Feeling unfulfilled or taken for granted?
Comparing your relationship to unrealistic ideals?
Dealing with conflicting values or life goals?
Experiencing a loss of passion or intimacy?
The list continues, and most people could check one or more of these boxes…
So you’re not alone in your relationship struggles. Or maybe your partner’s the one who’s affected, and you’d like to help them become a more connected, understanding partner?
In this video, I sat down with Drew Manning to discuss the power of understanding relationship values and how they can transform your love life.
Our relationship satisfaction really depends on understanding our own and our partner’s core values.
A thriving relationship is about truly grasping each other’s needs and desires.
Unfortunately, many couples hit bumps in the road due to misaligned expectations and poor communication.
We talked about how important it is to recognize and honor both partners’ top four relationship values. Doing so can really boost satisfaction and intimacy.
Often, couples look for quick fixes and miss the chance to understand each other’s core values. But realizing what those values are is important for building a strong, lasting relationship.
With Drew, I shared my personal relationship values: security, freedom, honesty, and passion. I also explained how understanding my husband’s values greatly improved our relationship. For you to easily identify your values and your partner’s values, I made Relationship Magic.
It is also important that you and your lover create an agreement between yourselves to fully share your needs and desires in every moment.
If you don’t have a free flow of easy conversation between you during intimacy, you’re missing out on important information and a shit load of FUN!
To help you identify your top relationship values, we’ve created a simple yet powerful exercise.
This process will give you clarity on what truly matters to you in a relationship.
This will allow you to communicate your needs more effectively and understand your partner better.
6 steps to identify your top relationship values:
- Brainstorm and Reflect: List 10-15 values you believe are important in a relationship, such as trust, passion, and growth. Look back on your past relationships to identify what was missing in unsuccessful ones and what made the good ones special.
- Prioritize and Define: Choose the top values that resonate most strongly with you, asking “Would I be in a relationship if I couldn’t have this?” For each of your top values, write a brief description of what it means to you to help articulate your needs more clearly.
- Share and Discuss: Share your top values with your partner and encourage them to do the same exercise. Discuss the effect your partner is having on you, focusing on how their actions align with or diverge from your core values.
- Describe and Express: Describe what you see in your relationship regarding these values, using specific examples. Express your feelings through both verbal and non-verbal communication, ensuring your partner understands the emotional impact of these values.
- Narrate and Connect: Share a story that showcases your love and how it relates to your core relationship values. Connect this narrative to positive experiences you’ve shared, highlighting how these moments embody your relationship values.
- Evaluate and Adjust: Regularly revisit your relationship values and discuss how well you’re both meeting them. Be open to adjusting your approach or redefining your values as your relationship grows and evolves.
Remember, there are no right or wrong answers, honey! Your values are unique to you and may differ from your partner’s. The goal is to understand yourself better and create a foundation for open, honest communication in your relationship.
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