What does the word ‘commitment’ mean to you? When you think about it or hear the word ‘commitment,’ is your initial thought that you’re either committed to something or someone - or you’re not? Is the concept of commitment truly that black and white, with no room for color or gray?

 

To many couples, the word ‘commitment’ is a black and white concept, but what many don’t realize is that the word can mean different things to different people.

 

On today’s episode, I share my thoughts on the word ‘commitment’ and why it can take on different meanings for different people. I explain the difference between being committed to an outcome versus being committed to the process of achieving the desired outcome. I discuss why couples need to understand the true depth of being in a committed relationship and how to recognize whether you’re fully committed to your partner. I also explain the difference between conscious commitments and unconscious commitments, how your unconscious commitments impact your relationships, and how to create new commitments based on how you envision yourself, your relationship, and the process it will take to achieve what you envision.

 

“Commitment is actually a practice - a moment to moment practice. It’s an active state, not a passive one.” - Pripo Teplitsky

 

 

This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:

 

• What I believe ‘commitment’ truly means.
• Why being in a committed relationship means different things to different people.
• The difference between being committed to an outcome versus being committed to the process of achieving the outcome in your relationships.
• The process commitments I make in my marriage and relationships.
• The impact that being committed to outcomes can have on your relationship.
• The importance of making process commitments to yourself first and how it can carry over into your relationships.
• How to recognize whether you’re fully committed to your partner.
• The difference between conscious commitments and unconscious commitments and how they impact your relationships.
• Strategies to create new process commitments to improve your relationship.
• How the way you envision yourself and your relationship impacts your reality.
• The importance of spending quality time with your partner - and why sometimes love simply isn’t enough.
• Identifying what you want to be committed to instead of what you are getting and don’t like.

  

Let’s Talk About It!

 

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