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Why You & Your Partner Need Joint Goals (186)

September 03, 2025 • Alan Lazaros and Emilia Smith

Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. In today’s episode, they reveal why joint goals are the foundation of strong, fulfilling relationships. Together, they discuss surprising research that shows couples without goals or those who set them but never make progress, face lower life satisfaction and more conflict. Through real stories and client experiences, you’ll learn how goal setting transforms “me” into “we,” creating trust, alignment, and deeper love. Whether you’re just starting or years into your relationship, this conversation will help you design a future together instead of drifting apart.

Show notes:
(2:20) Only 3% have written goals
(7:17) The 10-year roadmap exercise
(13:55) Derek shares his experience with Alan and Emilia.
(15:20) Research on goal coordination & progress
(19:04) Couples with goals but no progress
(23:05) Joint goals as an orange flag warning
(26:51) Outro

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