190 Understanding the Relationship Life Cycle, Pt. 1: The Purchase Phase

I got to thinking the other day—probably because I have too much time on my hands—that an intimate relationship is a lot like owning a car.   There are 3 major phases when owning a car. There's the purchase phase, the maintenance phase and the selling phase. If you want a good experience with a car, you need to know how to navigate each of those phases, right?   It's the same with a relationship. There's the "purchase phase" (meeting, dating and committing), there's the "maintenance phase" (keeping the relationship running smoothly) and there's the "ditching phase," (it's a lemon, it doesn't run anymore, time to take the bus.)   Every intimate relationship goes through these phases and it's important that we know how to navigate each of them—and that's what this 3-part podcast series is all about.   In this episode, the "purchase phase" is explored. What you will learn is if a relationship has 4 specific "features," you should "sign on the dotted line" and drive that "car" off the lot.   Don't miss this playful, insightful episode.   Additional Resources Roy may have mentioned on the show:   Roy's Website: https://coachingwithroy.com   Roy's Relationship Fitness Self-Assessment Test: https://coachingwithroy.com/the-relationship-fitness-self-test/   Roy's 3 Books: ·      Relationship Bootcamp: https://amzn.to/360UsMR ·      Attracting Lasting Love: http://amzn.to/1UnYeYh ·      A Drink with Legs: https://amzn.to/31UBl3K     Roy's Group Coaching Program: https://coachingwithroy.com/group-coaching/   Roy's Complimentary 45-min. Coaching Session: To set up an appointment, email him at [email protected] or call his cell 407-687-3387.   The Attracting Lasting Love podcast explores the dynamics of mature and adult dating, delving into the issues of emotional intelligence, the law of attraction, and the quest for a life partner or soulmate, while offering conscious insights and mindful advice on navigating modern relationships.