Personal vs Relationship Goals
In any relationship, there are two forces pulling on us: togetherness and individuality. We want to be closer, to be supported, to be an "us" and a "we." BUT... we also want (and need!) to maintain our own individuality, to been seen and supported for who we are
That's where personal and relationship goals come in. In this video, I share why it's important to set personal goals as well as goals for your relationship that you decide together with your boyfriend. I also go over how to get started doing both. Having a shared vision for your relationship while being supported in your personal identity is one of the secrets to a successful, thriving, long-term gay relationship.
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=== WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO ===
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - The Desire for Belonging
01:00 - The 2 Forces in Every Relationship
02:02 - Differentiation (what makes relationships stable AND exciting)
03:13 - Examples of goals
03:35 - Goals as Relationship Scaffolding
04:10 - How to set personal & relationship goals
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