Partnership Reflection and Growth Exercise

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Part 1: REFLECTIONS

QUESTION #1: Partnership Highlights

Think back over the past 12 months of your relationship.

What moments brought you and your partner closer?

What challenges did you overcome together?

Pro Tip: Review your photos and calendar to note special moments.

QUESTION #2: Partnership Challenges

What were the most challenging aspects of your relationship this past year?

 

Reflect across these dimensions:

 

Communication

How did you handle disagreements?

 

Quality Time & Intimacy 

Did you make enough time for each other?

 

Shared Goals & Growth 

Did you support each other’s individual growth?

 

Trust

What built or challenged trust?

 

Life Balance 

How did you balance relationship with other commitments?

Were responsibilities shared fairly?

 

QUESTION #3: Partnership Insights

What did you learn about yourself as a partner this year?

 

Emotional Awareness 

How do you process and express emotions?

 

Partnership Style 

What are your strengths as a partner?

What patterns do you notice in how you show up?

 

Needs & Boundaries 

What do you need to feel secure and loved?

How well did you communicate your boundaries?

 

Conflict Patterns 

What helps you stay connected during difficult conversations?

 

Growth Areas 

What skills would help you be a better partner?

 

Part 2: INTENTIONS

QUESTION #4: STOP

What patterns, behaviors, or habits do you want to stop that may be hampering your partnership?

(e.g., defensive reactions, taking partner for granted, avoiding difficult conversations)

 

QUESTION #5: CONTINUE

What positive aspects of your partnership do you want to maintain and nurture?

(e.g., regular date nights, expressing appreciation, supporting each other’s goals)

 

QUESTION #6: START

What new practices or behaviors would you like to introduce to strengthen your partnership?

(e.g., weekly check-ins, coaching, therapy, shared hobbies, intentional intimacy time)

 

Bonus: Partnership Vision

Take a moment to envision your ideal partnership one year from now:

– How do you communicate?

– How do you spend time together?

– How do you support each other’s growth?

– What makes you feel closest to each other?

– What shared goals are you working toward?

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