Relationship milestones
Milestones are markers along a trail that let you know you have traveled another mile toward your final destination. Without such markers, the trail seems endless, and the destination ever far off.
In terms of your relationships, what was at mile number one? Was it talking to a girl or boy outside of your family for the first time? Your first date? What other milestones have there been for you in your relationships?
If you have been with your current partner for some time, then doubtless you also have milestones for your relationship. You can make a list of the milestones along with the reasons why each was important for you. Such a list can give you the sense that your relationship has been meaningful and that you are headed in the right direction.
There are other purposes for milestones. They can let us know when we are moving backward rather than forward. They can also let us know if we have slowed down so much that we might not make it to the next milestone.
No one can go from mile 7 to mile 9 without passing mile 8. Focus on one mile at a time for your relationship and get help if you need it. With each passing mile, the view is nicer, the air fresher, and the feeling of accomplishment greater. Your relationship coach will be a good guide along your trail.
Posted: November 27th, 2008 under Relationship Coaching, Relationship Skills.
Tags: memories, relationship assessment