Grit for Couples

Book excerpt: Teach yourself and your partner to develop Grit, that combination of passion, purpose, and perseverance that has been identified as a key to a successful relationship!: Contains helpful chapters explaining Grit, why you should develop it, questions to ask yourself, additional resources, and much more. "Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another." ― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Everyone has heard of Grit. It's that unique combination of passion and perseverance that has been identified as a key to success. But while much has been written on how to develop these attributes in general, there hasn't been much practical advice on how to use grit to achieve success in your relationship with a significant other. Just think, you are making an incredible commitment to a special person. This commitment will take you through ups and downs. Grit for Couples will teach you how to navigate the pitfalls and make the most out of the best times in short, easy-to-follow chapters. Each one contains real stories of couples facing common situations, proven steps to take in these situations, and the outcomes after the steps were taken. What you will be able to do: Make changes in yourself to make the most out of relationships Learn to prioritize your relationship Re-evaluate your relationship for continuous improvement Learn how to make your relationship playful and fun Communicate with your partner for more love and understanding Learn how to be thankful for your partner Compromise smartly Conquer irritations with your partner Learn how to resolve conflict effectively Reach a great relationship with your in-laws Balance time with friends and kids with time for your partner