It turns out that it’s how they choose to spend their time and energy that determines how much money they make. Successful business owners often share that their energy and time is far more important than money. Perhaps a look at another realm of life can reveal an analogous secret to making this all work… It’s easy to fall in love, but much harder to stand in love, which requires intentionally creating moments of connection and intimacy. When we are falling in love we are often more intentional than married couples might be about going on dates, having intimate conversations to learn about each other, and making time for shared adventures. Only the intentional couple has a chance to deepen their emotional connection in order to bond over the years of their relationship. With high expectations in our careers and relationships, yet little guidance on how to make love last, we are clearly struggling. Miss important opportunities to connect emotionally on a daily basis.Become more like roommates, drifting apart emotionally and physically.Prioritize children and household needs over the needs of their spouse or self.Are career-focused with long working hours (partner one) and a have a double burden of work and childcare (partner two).Spend less than 10% of their time at home with each other and without their children around.Researchers at UCLA observed 30 dual-career couples with young children to understand the daily challenges for finding opportunities to build strong relationships and families. Long working hours and the demands of raising children can push date night, sex, and romantic vacations to last place on the priority list. Due to the daily pressures, distractions, and dynamics of modern life, a romantic couple doesn’t have to be dysfunctional to grow distant over time.
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