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Choosing the right partner is like entering a business partnership.
Both of you need to share the same goals — just like partners working toward the same outcome.
Think of it as a team.
Have you planned for things like:
* Family goals
* Whether to have kids
* Who wakes up at night
* Who changes diapers
* Who spends more time with the children
* Who plans ahead vs who executes
* Financial responsibilities — who pays more, how to manage money
* Each person’s role in the household
This is no different from work.
The only difference is —
you can quit a job, but you can’t simply walk away from a family.
Like any team, you need:
* Someone who can lead when needed
* Someone who can plan
* Someone who can execute
And most importantly — communication.
When your partner is unhappy:
* Do you blame?
* Or do you listen and work toward a solution?
This partnership between two people is very much like a working relationship.
You either have the rapport — or you don’t.
But beyond that, you must have the ability to:
* Talk openly
* Solve problems together
* Plan ahead
* Execute as a team
That’s what makes it work.
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