The New Year’s Resolution Most Couples Forget
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The New Year’s Resolution Most Couples Forget

Why Your Relationship Deserves Its Own Goals


Every January, we set goals to get healthier, organize the house, or finally take that dream trip. But here’s the question almost no one asks: What about your relationship?


When was the last time you paused and asked yourself, “What do I want to feel more of with my partner this year?” Because here’s the truth, connection doesn’t just happen. Just like your health, your finances, or your career, it takes intention.


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How to Set Relationship Goals That Actually Stick


Instead of letting your relationship run on autopilot, try building connection into your resolutions.


Here’s how:


Create a relationship vision board together.

Pour a glass of wine, grab a few magazines, and dream out loud. What do you want your relationship to look and feel like this year, more playful? Adventurous? Peaceful?


Schedule time together and make it non-negotiable.

Put it on the calendar like you would any important meeting. That weekly date night, even if it’s just cooking together, matters more than you think.


Explore something new each month.

Whether it’s a class, a new hobby, or something spicy behind closed doors, growth together keeps connection alive. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.


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Grow Together, Not Apart



It’s easy to set individual goals, to chase personal growth, career success, or health milestones. But real fulfillment comes when you grow with your partner, not just beside them. This year, don’t just plan your life. Plan your love, too.


Because relationships that are nurtured intentionally don’t just survive the new year, they thrive through it.


Ready to build your best year together? Book a Free Consultation to learn how we can help you strengthen connection, deepen intimacy, and create a relationship vision you’ll both be excited to live out.


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How To Work With Me

If this blog resonates with you, I invite you to explore these themes even further. In addition to Telehealth services, I have workshops and retreats filled with experiences designed to support you in the season you’re in. Whether you’re navigating change or simply wanting to feel more vibrancy and connection, support is here when you’re ready.


Rachel Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Intimacy Expert

About The Author

Rachel Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Sex Therapist with a passion for empowering ambitious women and committed couples. She is dedicated to guiding them on a journey of love and healing, helping to rekindle passion and deepen connections. As the founder of Infinite Intimacy, Rachel offers therapeutic services, workshops, and retreats designed to support clients in embracing their authentic selves in both life and relationships.






 
 
 
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