As 2024 comes to a close it is a perfect time for couples to reflect on how the past year has been for them individually and as a couple. A time for couples to discuss with one another and share their favorite memories, growth, and challenges, what goals they accomplished throughout the year, as well as plan relationship goals for 2025.
In a relationship, there are three entities: two individuals and then the relationship as a whole. Before entering into a relationship each individual has their own independent lives that become shared meaning within the relationship. This makes it essential for a couple to understand one another give space for one’s self, and develop a strong relationship that supports both the individual and the partnership.
Through reflection a couple can strengthen their effective communication by becoming an engaged listener to help better understand one another, make each other feel heard and understood, and build a stronger and deeper connection with one another. By utilizing effective communication, a couple can start to experience the value of their partner and their relationship, work through any underlying issues or concerns, work to resolve any ongoing issues, and connect to build a stronger bond.
Being able to reflect on your relationship over 2024 is a vital piece to long-term relationship success. It is important to have frequent conversations with your partner about the relationship, but even more so it is important to look back at each year and reflect on favorite memories, growth and challenges, and what goals were accomplished throughout the year, as well as plan relationship goals for the next year.
Find out how to start a conversation about the 2024 year in review with your partner using some reflection prompts provided in the next section of the newsletter.
2024 Year in Review for Couples Reflection Prompts
- What were the moments of growth for your relationship?
- What were some of the biggest challenges for your relationship?
- How have we grown individually within our relationship?
- What are we most thankful for within our relationship?
- How have we engaged in the five levels of intimacy; emotional, spiritual, experiential, intellectual, and physical within our relationship?
- What are our shared goals for our relationship in 2025?
Thank you for being part of Confluence. Bye for now!
As we close out another year I wanted to take a moment to thank all of my clients at Confluence who have allowed me to be part of their intimate lives. I have enjoyed creating Confluence’s monthly newsletter and sharing some tips and tools to help your relationships thrive. Helping others is one of my greatest passions and more specifically helping couples navigate their challenges to build a stronger bond is my specialty.
I hope my final newsletter finds you all well, working on yourself and your relationship to create a safe space for building understanding and empathy to achieve a secure attachment.
I hope everyone has a safe and fulfilling holiday season and an amazing New Year!
Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, just taking a break from the newsletter.
May the Force be with you,
Angelina Taylor, MSPsy, MAMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
http://www.akconfluence.com/ 907.313.4433 Ext. 106
