7 Big Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team

Plus, the secret to better sleep. [Fatherly Daily]( Jul. 18, 2024 Teamwork makes the dream work, or so the saying goes. And, actually, according to several studies, 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, next to a roaring cave fire. That’s why, when a relationship is struggling, we have trouble communicating, cooperating, and more. 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. [7 Big Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team]( 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]( [left quote marker] 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. [right quote marker] 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]( [This 20-Minute Mindfulness Practice Is The Key To Better Sleep]( WELLNESS [This 20-Minute Mindfulness Practice Is The Key To Better Sleep]( And it’s done lying down. [READ THIS STORY]( [What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little, According To 10 Women]( LOOKING BACK [What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little, According To 10 Women]( “I wish he had taught me earlier in life that the real value is in the question, [and not so much in the answer.”]( [Read this story]( [5 Relatable Parenting Moments From Steph Curry’s Fantastic Documentary]( CHEF’S TOUCH [5 Relatable Parenting Moments From Steph Curry’s Fantastic Documentary]( [Down-to-earth moments from an out-of-this-world player.]( [Read this story]( Follow us on: [instagram]( [facebook]( [tiktok]( [x_social]( [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.