Live What You Love

We talk a lot about how to handle the challenges that arise when you want to change your course, but sometimes the biggest challenge is the one closest to your heart. It’s frequently true that one member of a couple is ready to make changes before the other, and there’s often no way to compartmentalize the effects this might have upon the relationship. Living what you love can get complicated when you’re living with the one you love.

We’re certainly not marriage counselors but we do know from firsthand experience that it’s possible to integrate a lifetime of significant changes within a very happy marriage. The “Evaluate” step in our D.R.E.A.M. process is where you need to consider the impact your individual dream will have on your family as a whole. As always, communication is the key. A good relationship requires listening to your partner and compromising when necessary in order to find the best solution. See how you can get your partner enthusiastic and involved in the changes you’re contemplating. A willingness to adjust plans is essential, so stay flexible. And remember that with compassion and creativity, two people can change course together, one step at a time.