7 Big Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team

What I Wish I Knew About Marriage A Lot Sooner ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb. 8, 2024 As well-meaning but, let’s face it, annoying people like to say, [teamwork]( makes the dream work But, actually it’s true — assuming the dream is to be part of a healthy, productive relationship. At work, for example, 91 percent of employees confirmed that feeling valued as part of a team caused them to do their daily best. In the NBA, teammates who engage in outward displays of trust and cooperation (high-fives, butt-pats, helping each other up, etc.) have a higher win percentage than those who don’t. And in marriage, couples who start their relationship working as a team tend to cross the finish line together much more frequently than those who just passively mosey along. Human beings are social by nature, so our need to be part of a team goes back to the days of cuddling with that special neanderthal under a mammoth pelt beside a roaring cave fire. That’s why, when a relationship is struggling, we have trouble communicating and cooperating. The problem, however, is that it’s easy to think you’re acting as a team when you’re actually not. So what does good teamwork look like? Here are some signs to remember. GOOD TO KNOW [7 Big Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team]( Is your relationship destined for a dynasty, [or ready for a rebuild?]( [READ THIS STORY]( You can’t grab something with a closed fist. So, receiving things like forgiveness, kindness, or apologies is impossible if you’re holding on too tightly to a negative emotion. FURTHER READING [26 Pieces Of Relationship Advice From Unexpected Sources]( [What I Wish I Knew About Marriage A Lot Sooner]( [8 Things Happy Couples Do For One Another Without Being Asked]( FATHERLY ICONS Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Getty Images, Shutterstock [Brian Henson Reflects On Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, And The Legacy Of The Muppets]( The son of Jim Henson talks about why the best kids’ stories have to [balance darkness with goofiness.]( [READ THIS STORY]( POWER COUPLE PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP/Getty Images [ESPN And Fox’s New Streaming Service Is Massive — Will It Be Worth It?]( ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to [offer the biggest direct-to-consumer sports package ever offered.]( [READ THIS STORY]( ADVICE Emma Chao/Fatherly; Getty Images [7 Rules For Successfully Co-Parenting With An Ex You Don’t Get Along With]( So you tried and tried to make it work but pettiness still prevailed. Here’s [how to set boundaries that keep the child-focused relationship civil.]( [READ THIS STORY]( SCREEN TIME [Too Much TV May Have A Shocking Effect On Toddlers]( A new study looks at the [link between atypical sensory processing and screen time.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.