Compatibility

Hello everyone! Because of my flexible schedule of working evenings and weekends, I get the chance to volunteer for my girls classes. I do art projects once a month and as the school year dwindles down, they’re coming to an end

We have a lapse in volunteering during testing days and I wanted to get back into school for a few more times. Reach out to teacher to set up a date, check!  Reach out to other parents to assist with volunteering, no check?  Nobody was available to help?

Well, my husband took pity on me and he was available.  Not really, but he made himself available because that’s who we are and what we do as a couple. So, he was a default person but it turns out he was the best helper I’ve had all year. We worked so well together that the kids finished faster than they ever had and still had time left over to play.

Compatibility

Wow, it got me thinking that my husband and I are very compatible, not that I see that every day, so of course wanted to write about it and point out some ways I realize I’m compatible with my partner.

Big Parenting Decisions

For the most part, we agree on the big stuff.  I say it that way because we both have different parenting styles and that’s okay.  I appreciate the style he brings and I hope he appreciates mine. We agree on how involved we should be, what time they should go to bed, when they get things and how to discipline.

Finances

We’re both savers with him being more of a saver than me. We both believe in saving for a rainy day while living comfortably, which means having money in the bank.  I believe in vacations and he believes in saving. We do both and know how to compromise on finances.  We have a budget that we update yearly and I highly recommend couples having a budget.

Lifestyles

Yes, we are in our mid 40s now and I believe we are healthier than ever. I hear about people trying to eat healthy and their partners not supporting them. We have evolved our eating and exercise life to include a healthy lifestyle which is needed to stay energized throughout the day.

Having Fun

We know how to have fun together and we enjoy each other’s company. We have tv shows that we watch together and some that we watch apart.  And we enjoy date nights out such as cooking classes, wine tastings and even some socializing with friends.  When we’re at home, we try to work on our rituals of connection and use our time to stay connected.

Are you compatible with your partner?

Yes, there are things that I’m sure you don’t like about your partner and I could write a blog about that as well!  I’d rather focus on the things I do like and I’d like you to do the same.

Curious about your compatibility and want to know for sure, I offer the Gottman relationship checkup. Contact me today to find out how compatible you really are.