The Importance of Supporting Your Partner's Personal Growth To Stay Connected

 Have you ever seen a power couple crumble under the pressure of their individual success? It's heartbreaking and a cautionary tale that speaks volumes about the importance of keeping the connection alive in our relationships while pursuing our own dreams and growth

Winning together even when you’re individually striving for a goal, takes intentionality, support, and effort, but sometimes we don’t know where to start. Legacy Driven Marriages has created 7 relationship tips and tangible strategies you can start using today to ensure your relationship thrives in unison with you and your spouse's personal growth!  

You might be asking yourself, where do I start and what do I do? It may take time to activate all 7 of these, so if it initially feels overwhelming, just choose two or three of the below and be intentional about the interactions with your spouse over the next 30 days. We have no doubt it will make a massive difference in your relationships and bring you closer together.

The Importance of Support and Celebration:

Treat others how you want to be treated - that's the golden rule, right? In order to have a supportive spouse, be a cheerleader for them and support their endeavors. Celebrate their wins as if they were your own. Happiness comes from being genuinely happy for your partner's accomplishments. It's a cyclical process, really - the more you cheer them on, the more supported and loved they feel, and the more connected you become.

Intentionality and Personal Growth:

Personal growth requires self-initiative, but it also requires intentional support from our significant others. Instead of blaming your partner for not being supportive enough, focus on being their number one cheerleader. Engage in open and honest conversations about how you can better support each other's personal growth journeys. By embracing this intentionality, you can create a positive cycle of mutual support in your relationship.

Remembering the Importance of Connection:

The journey towards individual success can sometimes blind us to the people who helped us get there. Just take the example of Jeff Bezos and his former wife. Together, they built a massive empire, but success ultimately cost them their connection. It's crucial not to allow achievement or personal pursuits to overshadow your relationship with your spouse. Keep that dance alive and thriving.

The Fear of Losing Connection:

Your connection with your spouse extends beyond just sharing hobbies and dreams - it's an energy that electrifies your relationship. It's only natural to fear losing that connection as you both pursue individual growth. But fear not! Regular check-ins, shared goals, and intentional support can keep that fear at bay. Allow your love to evolve and grow alongside your personal journeys.

Finding Shared Goals and Synergy:

Shared goals create a deep sense of connection and excitement between partners. They provide a roadmap for your relationship, anchoring you to a common purpose. But remember, these goals and visions may change over time, and that's okay. Adaptation and support are key. We found our shared goal in pouring into others through our work, and it has strengthened our bond.

Supporting Each Other as Parents:

In our journey as parents, it's essential to bring the same support and celebration into our relationships. Rather than competing or tearing each other down, be each other's biggest cheerleaders. Somewhere along the way, we tend to forget that we're on the same team. Together, you can create a positive cycle of support not just for yourselves, but for your children as well.

Personal Growth and Development:

Personal growth and development should be at the forefront of our minds, not just for the betterment of ourselves, but for the growth of our relationships too. Take personal accountability and take action to overcome obstacles and reach your full potential. Sweeping problems under the rug only delays the growth you both deserve.

We discussed in our most recent Legacy Driven Marriages podcast the lessons of Johnny Cash and June Carter's love story, and how their relationship experienced strain and started to drift apart even though they were truly in love. How with intentionality and consistent effort, they brought their relationship back together, and how you can too. Stay connected, celebrate each other's wins, find shared goals, and support each other's personal growth. Remember, the power lies within you to create and nurture a legacy driven marriage.

Now that you have all these insights and tools to create a legacy-driven marriage, it's time to take action. Start by having that conversation with your partner; share your dreams, set shared goals, and commit to being each other's biggest cheerleaders. And don't forget to subscribe to the Legacy Driven Marriages podcast at the link below for more empowering episodes that will continue to strengthen your relationship.

Walt and Stephanie McKinley are the hosts of the Legacy Driven Marriages Podcast and are dedicated to helping couples get into the arena of their relationship and fight to create lasting legacies. You can find us on every major podcasting platform and our website Legacy Driven Marriages