What Is Best Practice In Relationships? I understand why people say they’re “a hundred percent,” looking to connect with another “hundred percent.” But the truth is we’re always a little smaller than perfect, because our percentage rises and falls through our strengths and our shortcomings. We’re at our best with a village  like-minds who strive…

The Four Fundamental Roles Of A Village In Accountable Relationships. we recommend building on the foundation of four fundamental roles of a village: the Leader, the Protector, the Manager, and the Nurturer. Everyone carries these traits to some degree, depending on the room they’re in or the roles missing from their lives. But what makes…

Emotional Intelligence In Relationships Is A Process   Emotional intelligence in relationships is a process — and it’s essential to building accountable relationships. It’s a term most people have heard, maybe even researched or studied. But how many of us actually understand the process? That’s what this blog is for. We’re going to define emotional…

Someone Is Going To Pay! I was watching a television series when I heard someone say, “If it doesn’t succeed, someone is going to have to pay.” We take that same approach with our relationships. We say, “I’ve been heartbroken before, so prove you’re different.” But we never factor in that the other person has…

What are Accountable Relationships? Accountable Relationships are relationships governed by the choice to honor agreements. They’re primarily friendships, romantic partnerships, and co-parenting bonds — all relationships we consciously choose. You can build an accountable relationship with a relative too, but only once you build the friendship component.   What Makes An Accountable Relationship Different? We…

The Four Types Of Relationships Throughout all our relationships, we’re in constant flux. Defining the terms of our connections is what brings clarity to them. So what are the four ways we interconnect with each other? The four types of relationships are Reciprocal, Transactional, Necessity, and Convenience. Knowing and understanding each one is vital to…

First Dates – Four Ways To Build A Strong Foundation   First dates aren’t tricky if you aren’t trying to be tricky. When people say “be yourself on the first date,” what they mean is: let the other person actually get to know you. Tell them who you were, who you are, and who you…

Four Forms of Relationship Manipulation Four Forms of Relationship Manipulation in accountable relationships Relationships take the mentality that we’re in this together. The health of any relationship hinges on our ability to stay on the same page. So how do we stay there? Transparency — our ability to keep our loved ones informed. When people…

How Committed Are You To Your Opinions? Every human being has thoughts. But what would the world look like if everyone stayed rigidly committed to their opinions? Let’s shrink the sample size and ask it about our relationships instead: what happens if we all lived strictly through our own perspective? We wouldn’t relate to anyone.…