Deeper Life

Alexis and Matthew on Making Big Life Decisions With Your Partner

Episode Summary

When you make decisions, they usually affect more than just you, especially when you’re married or in a committed relationship. Join Alexis and her husband Matthew in an honest conversation about making life changing decisions together

Episode Notes

When you make decisions, they usually affect more than just you, especially when you’re married or in a committed relationship. 

Steps to making a big life decision with your partner:

1. Let your partner know their input and feelings are important
2. Understand how your partner communicates and processes things
3. Make a pros and cons list together, weigh out all the options and scenarios 
4. Talk through how the change will disrupt your current life and timeline (job change, vacation, budget, social life, health)
5. Give your decision time and a deadline- if you can, let a few days pass but give your decision a deadline so you don't prolong the decision
6. Make the decision in a calm environment - cut out distractions and make time for the conversation without rushing
7. Use awareness as a tool to monitor how you’re feeling individually and as a couple after you make the decision - the goal is to make a decision you both feel at peace with. If you don't feel at peace with the decision you've made, talk with your partner about how you're feeling.

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