248. How to Make Happier Joint Decisions with Your Partner (in 5 Easy Steps)

<p>When you’re single, you get to make 100% of your decisions, from what color you paint your bedroom to how much you spend on eating out every week. But if you want to make a long-term, committed relationship work, the majority of your decisions now need to be shared because just about every decision you make affects your partner.<br /> <br /> The problem is that decision-making in a couple often boils down to arguments that devolve into one person acquiescing or both sides thinking they’re “meeting in the middle.” In the end, no one is really happy because each person thinks they gave up more. Today we’re putting all that in the past because you’re about to learn my five steps to making happier joint decisions with your partner so you can walk away feeling like a loving team. <br /> ____________________________<br /> Full blog and show notes: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-make-happier-joint-decisions-with-your-partner-in-5-easy-steps" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-make-happier-joint-decisions-with-your-partner-in-5-easy-steps</a><br /> <br /> Grab my FREE List of Collaborative Questions: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/collabques" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/collabques</a><br /> <br /> Have you subscribed to my YouTube Channel yet? I’ve got tons of videos full of actionable tips and tools so you can have some quick wins and find more ease, joy, and happiness in your life and in all your relationships! <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube</a></p> <p>____________________________</p> <p>Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/book" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://abbymedcalf.com/book</a><br /> <br /> Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to <a href="https://abbymedcalf.com/podc