The end of year is near and 2023 is coming to a close. Now’s the time to get out the champagne glasses and celebrate the year that was with a toast. And it is both bittersweet and exciting at the same time. After all, you made some beautiful memories this year with family, friends and your significant other. Maybe it is time to set your New Years resolutions as a couple.
As you go into the new year, you find yourself in a loving relationship. From the kiss at midnight and beyond, you two will be sweetly going into the new year together. So maybe it is time to start thinking about New Years Resolutions? After all, there is nothing wrong with progressing into the new year individually and as a couple.
And New Years Resolutions give you and your partner a great excuse to assess where you are at and where you want to go. Here are 8 ways to get your New Years Resolutions organized as a couple and set those individual ones too.
Getting Started
You are clearly in a loving relationship and going into the new year together because of this reason and many more. So in order to get your resolutions in check write down 5 things you like about where you are going as an individual and 5 things that frustrate you. Have your partner do the same.
Now, talk these things out together. Maybe make it fun by creating a vision board and also putting individual pros and cons on paper and drawing them then discussing them until you have picked out every one. Just use whatever style and communication that works for you as a couple.
We Have Our New Years Resolutions, Now What?
The point of this sharing of the “New Years Resolutions” exercise is to both encourage you and your partner list their goals. Once you have them written out, figure out how you can help each other get to your individual goals as a couple. While the New Years resolutions will vary, we have compiled a few ideas that will help encourage you both to goal set as a couple, while still attaining those individual achievements.
His goals
Maybe his goals have more to do with getting a new job. And there are time constraints for him to go on interviews? Maybe you can step in, offering to make him packed lunches so he can bustle to his interviews during his lunch break? Or offer to pick the kids up from school so he has the afternoon time to cut out and make that next potential dream job interview.
Perhaps his goals have to do with saving money. We all want to do that right? Ok, so maybe home cooked meals are in order? You can have some fun with this one, perhaps taking a cooking class together to inspire you both in the kitchen. While this is a short term investment, there is a long term benefit, and if you are doing the class together, it could be a great way to structure these as date nights.
Her goals
Perhaps she is not feeling emotionally gratified at work? While her job pays the bills and she is happy with it, she craves something more. How about volunteering together? That can be gratifying for you both, and a great way to meet like minded couples who are less flush with cash but have hearts of gold. Yes, you..
Maybe her goals are more about herself? Like taking better care of her own health and sense of calm? So a couples spa date could be just the thing to get her motivated. There is no date sweeter than a date of relaxation and self care. Most spas have wonderful facilities with parts co ed so you can both get treatments and spend some of the time together. And there are deals online, all the time.
Goals as a couple
Saving Money
Perhaps your goals as a couple have to do with saving money as well, maybe for a new home? Now is the time to take stock on your finances together and make necessary changes to achieve the goal of homeownership. Or it could be time to remove that large car payment and purchase a used car. You can learn everything about a vehicle with a history report.
Plan A Vacation
If you are already settled into your current home but really feel stressed and exhausted and just want to have something to look forward to, try planning a vacation together that you both can save up for.
Make Your Dates Unique
If a vacation is not in the cards for 2024, perhaps try planning a date each month somewhere different? A comedy club is always a great date night. Or check out the latest restaurants and meet each other for happy hour. Make creative dates to keep the sparks flying and encouraging your love to grow.
Take A Self Defense Class Together
If you both want to get physical, not that physical, geez.. how about taking a self defense class? Something that will benefit you both and help keep you fit and healthy.
Power Couple 2024!
Whatever you choose as your resolutions, share them with your significant other. You and your beau can help each other reach your goals in 2024, and beyond. Be vulnerable with each other when sharing your hopes and dreams. So set those New Years resolutions as a couple. And together you can take 2024 on like the power couple that you are!