Nov 19 2024 30 mins
You know that electric vibe that fills the air before a big event? That’s the kind of energy I want us to talk about today—how to set the vibe in our relationships! I kicked today's episode off with a story about celebrating my friend’s birthday. From group texts hyping up the party to little moments of shared excitement, it reminded me how the effort we put into building connection can set the tone for something beautiful, whether it’s a birthday or a relationship.
But here’s the twist: the secret sauce isn’t just excitement—it’s shared values. I’ve learned this the hard way. My first long-term relationship? We had plenty in common, but without aligned core values, it felt like we were trying to row a boat in opposite directions. Now, I lean into my core values, like fun and love, to guide my relationships. Here’s a fun tip for couples: make a list or use value cards to sort through your top five personal values, then pick five shared ones as your compass for life. Write them on sticky notes or pop them on the fridge so they’re always visible—a daily reminder to stay aligned and keep the vibes alive. Let’s dive in!
Mentioned Resources:
The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You (on
https://www.kerrcreative.ca/docs/valuescardsort.pdf
About the Host:
Meet Crystal, your relationship and social health coach. Crystal is the founder of Sparked Forever Relationship & Singles coaching. She started her journey supporting the neurodiverse community in navigating this, sometimes frustrating, neurotypical social world. Lessons and inspiration from her earlier work drives Crystal’s passion for bringing couples and singles together through acceptance, understanding and big picture thinking to grow vibrant relationships. Crystal understands that the foundation for our social health and well-being starts with making connections to others. When Crystal is not working with couples, she loves to be out on adventures with her partner and bonus kids or spending time connecting with friends over good food and fun music.
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