8 REAL RELATIONSHIP GOALS ALL COUPLES SHOULD HAVE

A genuine relationship is far more than cute relationship goals.  Whether you’re just starting out with a new partner or you’re getting ready to make a lifetime commitment to another person,  it’s worth reflecting on what makes for real relationship goals, those things that will improve your love and help it last for a lifetime.

WHAT ARE RELATIONSHIP GOALS?

Something that involves your sweat and tears and your commitment and your selflessness, then….then you can say you’ve reached true relationship goals.

EXAMPLES OF REAL RELATIONSHIP GOALS

Working on building the best relationship of your life? Awesome. Here are some goals for a healthy relationship: practical things to focus on with your partner.

One of your long-term relationship goals should be dealing with some sh*t together. You’re kidding yourself if you think that love is always easy-breezy and that coupledom will be (or should be) conflict-free.

MAKE IT THROUGH HARD TIMES TOGETHER.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER’S DREAMS (BOTH SHARED AND INDEPENDENT).

A lot of the typical romantic, soul-matey type language uses phrases like “your other half.” Even the romantic comedy Jerry Maguire made famous the words “you complete me.”