In these crazy times, it can seem like the world around us is spinning out of control. According to Dr. Roger Rhoades, with the P.A.C.E. Center, that's all the more reason to make sure the things we can control, like our relationships, are healthy.
He says, "Conflict and problems in relationships are very emotionally, spiritually, and financially expensive."
He says there's a simple equation to making sure your relationship is a successful one.
The formula Dr. Rhoades has come up wit is to make a pie chart of 24 hours in your day and divide it between time energy and money. He says time with your spouse or significant other should equal 25 percent of your day. He says do that for a week and you should see a pattern develop of where you are spending your time energy and money.
Dr. Rhoades says, "When you look at the end of your life you have made this investment will you think where you have spent your time money and energy are worth it? Many people say no because they weren't budgeting their decisions."
He says a successful relationship is all about priorities and no matter who you are the priority list begins with you. Then your spouse, your children, your family, friends, career, ego and pets. He claims that after you take care of yourself and your spouse everything else will fall into place.
According to Dr. Rhoades, "You invest in a marriage and you will be fascinated at how it will be like dropping a rock in a pond. The ripples will be incredible. It will affect your family, your friends your job."
He says remember that people watch what you do and not listen to what you say. So the people you want to be a priority in your life will only know it if you show them.
Dr. Rhoades has a DVD out on the "Mathematics of a Successful Relationship". To get a copy of the DVD you can contact the P.A.C.E. Center at (864) 583-5802.
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