15 Vital Agreements To Make With Your Partner

Are you asking for what you need?

The idea of “agreements” doesn’t sound particularly romantic — almost as if you’re laying down ground rules or parameters for an intimate relationship. However, I believe that having a mutual understanding of each other’s expectations, wants, needs, desires, and even boundaries can help enhance the romance over time, as you consistently check in to make sure that both of you are happy and fulfilled in life and in love.

Just imagine if we all sat down and clearly communicated the above to our partners, and listened in return, free of judgment. How vastly could our relationships be improved? Or, more importantly still, how much sooner could we recognize a lack of compatibility, and save years of heartache down the road?

Let’s discuss some of the important agreements that can help to build a happier and healthier union. Feel free to share others you’ve implemented in the comments.

1: We will show each other DAILY appreciation and gratitude.

Yes — daily.

When you really break it down, doing something like this every day isn’t as daunting as it seems. It doesn’t take much to help someone feel valued, appreciated, and recognized — just a few small…