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Turn Your Relationship Goals Into Habits

Leave "relationship goals" behind and form healthy habits that you and your partner can practice every day.⁠

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Turn Your Relationship Goals into Habits
Turn Your Relationship Goals into Habits

Like many couples, you and your partner may be discussing your relationship goals as you start the new year. If you’ve ever set a relationship goal, you know it starts out exciting. However, it can become a daunting task. Over time, you can struggle against the idea of “failure” or what you “should” be doing.

Shared goals are, of course, important for all couples. That said, the realities of everyday life can make some relationship goals feel like disappointment rather than progress. ⁠

What if you turned those goals into habits? ⁠

Instead of focusing on one fixed goal, apply these habits to the areas you feel are in need of change. Develop some of your own. Whatever your decision, commit to forming a healthy, loving relationship. ⁠

More ways to make good relationship habits

No matter how long you’ve been together, the Marriage Minute newsletter can help you discover ways to nurture your partnership. That includes deepening your friendship, using conflict as a catalyst for closeness, and enhancing the romance in your relationship. Subscribe to the Marriage Minute newsletter here.

Also, consider taking the 30 Days to a Better Relationship challenge. Every day you can get easy-to-follow exercises and practical tools that will help you reconnect with your partner. Sign up today!

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