Episode 71: Bonding Over Goals

I DO, WE DO - EPISODE 71: Bonding Over Goals

Setting goals together did not always come easy for us. Billy had two decades of experience before meeting Ashley. Ashley had no experience. Billy remained persistent, but was patient as Ashley explored goal setting. And now it’s become a way we bond and allow us to grow together. Listen in as we provide examples to encourage your partner when they are not on board.

Setting goals together did not always come easy for us. Billy had two decades of experience before meeting Ashley. Ashley had no experience. Billy remained persistent, but was patient as Ashley explored goal setting. And now it's become a way we bond and allow us to grow together.

What We Talked About in this Episode:

• Our experience setting goals prior to our relationship

• Billy began setting goals at the age of four. By the time we met, he had years of knowledge on the value of goal-setting.

  1. Ashley had never set goals and not even a new year’s resolution. The closest she ever came to setting a goal was giving something up for Lent.

• Billy’s passion for goal-setting was tough for Ashley to match at first

• Ashley was apprehensive towards goal-setting

  1. Billy continued mentioning resources for Ashley to start the process but nothing stuck.

  2. It wasn’t until Billy guided Ashley into a program that gave her the space to find her own footing.

• Goal setting brought us together

• Billy was patient but persistent in getting Ashley to embrace goal-setting

  1. Billy adapted his style to a style that work for us together

Ready to start setting goals as a couple? Check out of free Goal Setting for Partners guide at bashleymoyer.com/goals.