1. Relationships of pleasure
Partners who are about sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. You share soulless, passionate sex and playful banter — but they’re about the body or ego. They never soul-nurture you with insight and growth, so they never bring real-deal happiness.
Basically, instead of finding a soul mate, you’re simply finding a sex-mate and/or an ego-mate.
2. Relationships of utility
Partners you spend time with in hopes of garnering status, power, money and beauty. Basically, a rich guy with a trophy girl. Again, this is about body or ego and doesn’t bring true joy.
Again, instead of finding a soul mate, you’re finding a sex-mate, ego-mate, status-mate, and/or wallet-mate – none of which are long term satisfying mates!
3. Relationships of shared virtue
Partners who challenge and inspire you to grow into your highest potential and nurture your soul.
A big secret to relationship happiness?
- Stop focusing on finding a Mr. or Ms. Right!
- Start focusing on finding Life Plan Right.
- When a Mr. or Ms. Potential Right comes along, you must ask yourself if this person will lead you to Life Plan Right or Life Plan Wrong.
As you get to know your partner, look to see if they:
- Offer you exciting growth as well as exciting grope
- Have developed good character — so they’ll be a positive influence on your character development.
If your partner scores two for two, you’re likely in Prince/Princess Charming territory.
