Framework of a Relationship
Recently, my wife and I took a trip into the Catskills mountains that we had been planning for awhile.
It was a weekend with no demands and no expectations. It was all about being together and connecting with each other.
One of the ways we create a healthy framework for our relationship is to take the time to outline what our desires and needs are as individuals and as a couple. We then create a plan and put structures in place so there is constant growth in the relationship. For us, part of that framework is to get out of dodge every 3-4 months. We know that this time is essential for us.
It is the overall framework of our relationship that keeps us on a path of growth.
I don’t just have an amazing partnership because I just sit by and expect it to be that way. It is the way that we prioritize each other. It is the day to day communications, the willingness to work through challenges together, the importance of creating a connected space, and for us, creating retreats to nurture ourselves and one another.
When you think about your relationship, does it feel stagnant?
How much effort and time do you set aside for one another? Think about how well you communicate. Do you openly share everything or do you brush things under the rug? Do you understand the desires and needs of your partner?
Having a framework and plan for your relationship is imperative.
Talk about your passions, your needs, and where you want to see your relationship go.
Have open conversations on ways to create the outcome you desire. Maybe it’s connecting for 10 minutes each night about your day or having a weekly date night. Maybe it is scheduling a day trip or overnight trip with no kids or screens of any kind.
As you create your framework, put the structure in place to make it happen. Then enjoy how connected you feel as you acknowledge the importance of the relationship and supporting one another in evolving together.
