When you’re single, you get to make 100% of your decisions, from what color you paint your bedroom to how much you spend on eating out every week. But if you want to make a long-term, committed relationship work, the majority of your decisions now need to be shared because just about every decision you make affects your partner.
The problem is that decision-making in a couple often boils down to arguments that devolve into one person acquiescing or both sides thinking they’re “meeting in the middle.” In the end, no one is really happy because each person thinks they gave up more. Today we’re putting all that in the past because you’re about to learn my five steps to making happier joint decisions with your partner so you can walk away feeling like a loving team.
Resources for How to Make Happier Joint Decisions with Your Partner
How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Personal Relationships
Dr. Abby Medcalf TEDx talk: The Real Reason Relationships Fail
Four Ways to Be More Self-Aware
How to Make Mindfulness a Habit
The Complete Guide to Effective Communication in Every Relationship