Relationship Goals For Every Couple To Thrive.

Setting and working towards goals have been a big part of our lives since we were young. Whether it was receiving enough stickers for cleaning our room until we hit the big prize or eating vegetables so we can get dessert. Now as adults, we have different goals like striving for a promotion at work, or specific weight we want to drop to look and feel better. Individual personal & career goals are amazing and can propel you forward but do you have goals for your relationship?

Having goals that you both agree on can help you and your significant other work towards a common purpose, increase communication and connection, and strengthen your bond. Just like if we didn’t set goals for ourselves, not setting goals within your relationship can mean you are less likely to grow together and may lose sight of each other’s paths.

Here are a few reasons why setting goals in your relationship is important and can help your love not just survive but thrive:

1. It Gives You Both Direction.

Goals can help you and your partner have a clear direction in your relationship. When you have a shared goal, you are both working towards something that is important to both of you. It gives you something to focus on and strive towards, which can bring you closer together.

2. It Helps You Grow Together.

Working towards a common goal can help the two of you grow together. You will have to learn how to communicate effectively, compromise, and work together to achieve the goal. This can help strengthen your bond and create a deeper connection and appreciation. You also have a built-in cheerleader because you are trying to reach the same thing together.

3. Enhances Intimacy & Connection.

Setting goals together can create a sense of intimacy and connection between both of you. When couples work towards common goals, they are able to share in the excitement once achieving those goals and feel a sense of shared purpose and pride together.

4. It Creates Accountability.

Ever said you were going to make it to the gym, but then you were tired and plans changed? Yea, same. Change the scenario and now you have a friend waiting for you at spin class – you are more likely to drag your butt to the class instead of bailing. We may not show up for ourselves but when we have accountability, we show up for them. When you and your significant other set a goal, you are holding each other accountable for achieving it and do not want to let them down. This can motivate you to stay committed and work through any challenges that may arise.

5. Helps Prioritize Time & Resources.

As a couple, you can better prioritize your time, energy, and resources toward achieving your shared goals. This can help to prevent conflicts and ensure that both of you are working towards your goal in a way that is fair and equitable. It also allows you to understand the sacrifices you might need to make to move toward your shared goal.

6. Builds Trust & Commitment.

When partners set goals together and work towards achieving them, it can build trust and commitment in the relationship. It shows that both partners are invested in the relationship and willing to work towards a common future. There is no better feeling of commitment than this!

Examples Of Goals For Couples

Now you know why setting goals in your relationship is important and the many ways it can help water & feed the bond, so here are a few examples of goals for you and your significant other:

1. Travel Together.

Planning and taking a trip together can be a really fun goal for a couple! It can be a chance to explore new places, have new experiences, and create lasting memories together. You can work together to plan the trip, save money, and decide on what activities to do while you are there. Then you can collect a token from each destination as a keepsake. My husband and I buy a postcard from every spot we go to with a picture that represents the spot best, and on the back, we write the dates we traveled and our shared memories together. Feel free to steal this idea (you’re welcome!).

2. Work Towards A Financial Goal.

Financial stress is a top reason why couples fight or even divorce. With that being said, I strongly believe this is a number one goal to have together. Whether it’s saving for a down payment on a house, paying off debt, creating a joint savings account, or planning for retirement, working towards a financial goal can be a huge way to strengthen your relationship. It requires communication, planning, and a shared commitment to achieving your goal. Spending habits will be key during this so you can start by creating a budget sheet with all your joint expenses and go from there.

3. Improve Your Communication.

If you have not already noticed, the word ‘communication’ has popped up, A LOT. That was intentional because it is a key skill to have and constantly work towards improving. I doubt anything can survive without proper and clear communication. Improving your communication as a couple can be a powerful goal. It can help you navigate any challenges or disagreements that arise in your relationship, and create a deeper understanding of each other’s needs and wants. You can set a goal to attend couples therapy, read relationship books together, take the love languages test, or practice active listening.

4. Learn Something New Together.

Learning something new together can be a fun and rewarding goal for a couple. You could take a cooking class, learn a new language, or take up a new hobby together. This can help you grow with one another and create new shared interests. Preferably this would be something new for both of you instead of taking on a hobby that the other enjoys more.

So there you have it. Setting goals in your relationship can be monumental for you and your partner, create accountability, and have a clear direction for where you want to go as a power couple. It can have really rewarding outcomes or even lessons learned. Try setting a goal together and see how it can strengthen your relationship. If you are already working towards goals with your significant other, drop in the comments what goals and how it has help you both.

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