Saturday NOV 23, 2024

Scot Smith • meetscot.com • [email protected]

In a partnership, helplessness emerges when one partner repeatedly claims they don't know what to do, yet resists or contradicts solutions offered by the other.

This pattern creates a dynamic where the helping partner feels ineffective and undermined.

For example:

• A successful relationship thrives on mutual elevation. I need Meredith to elevate me, and I need to elevate her. We've both committed to this dynamic as the foundation of our partnership.
• We've established a clear priority matrix to guide our allocation of emotional, physical, and time resources:

1. I come first in my life.
2. She comes first in her life.
3. We, as a couple, come second.
4. Our inner circle comes third.
5. Friends and family come fourth.
6. The general public and community come fifth.

Defining the Inner Circle

Our inner circle comprises mentors, colleagues, and mentees who actively support our success and growth.

They align with our goals and champion our personal and professional development.

Friends and Family

While friends and family wish us well, they may not always champion our success above their own. Their support can be limited by their own priorities and competitive feelings.

General Public and Community