Sure, you might not be as rich and famous as Bey and Jay, but you may share some of the same traits that it takes to be a power couple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being a power couple isn\u2019t just about good looks, wealth, and career success. It\u2019s\u00a0about having a teammate mindset\u00a0\u2014 a “we” instead of a “me” mentality, which enables you to create a strong foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urban Dictionary<\/a>\u00a0defines a Power Couples as: “A relationship between two people who are equally as cool as each other. They are as individually awesome and fun to be around as they are when they are together. Neither one depends on the other for their feelings of self-worth \u2014 they know in their heart that they are just as valuable to the world as the other… Together they are the epitome of what anyone would desire in a relationship.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n For me, the Aristotle quote, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” rings true. We all have our weaknesses and vulnerabilities, but in a power couple relationship, you feel like you can tackle anything life throws at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A power couple recognizes each other\u2019s strengths, weaknesses, respects each other\u2019s independence, and balances this with a healthy reliance and interdependence on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On my first date with my husband, he told me that he believes in self-actualization and strives to reach his full potential. He said that every day, he likes to do something that challenges him and enables him to be a better person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a psychotherapist, I had a geek-out moment as this handsome hunk sat across from me and talked insightfully about Maslow\u2019s hierarchy of needs and the ways in which he wants to grow, excel, and achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was clear he would make a good teammate, and I knew that by aligning our drive, motivation, and thirst for life, we could thrive together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being called a power couple isn\u2019t a static label. You earn this title through practicing healthy behaviors and being an exceptional partner every day. Power couples are not lazy in love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In past relationships, you may have felt insecure, needy, crazy, jealous, or sad, but this relationship brings out the best in you. You feel confident, safe, and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brain science shows<\/a> that couples in strong relationships are more creative and productive. They like to explore and play more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you feel supported and encouraged by your partner, it enables you to go out and crush your life goals, take on new projects, and try new hobbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever wondered why some couples still seem madly in love after years of being together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers put long-term, happily married couples into a brain scanner and learned that\u00a0these couples showed activity in three brain regions<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 empathy, controlling your own emotions, and positive illusions, which is the ability to overlook what you don\u2019t like about your partner and hyper-focus on what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power couples don\u2019t waste too much time fixating on what\u2019s bothering them because they can see the big picture of what\u2019s important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you do need to talk about what\u2019s wrong, you find it easy to sit down for an intentional conversation, where you trust that your partner will actively listen, try to understand your perspective, and validate your emotional experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power couples are usually busy couples since they are successful in many areas of life. However, they\u2019ve mastered prioritizing each other, no matter how busy their schedule gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s because they realize the value in being present and giving each other undivided attention, even if it\u2019s just for twenty minutes on the most hectic days. This allows you to stay connected and continue to build emotional intimacy on a daily basis. You don’t take each other for granted<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power couples build their relationship on a foundation of gratitude since grateful couples are happy couples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research shows couples who practice gratitude and express appreciation feel more connected, loving and satisfied in their relationships<\/a>. They also feel more comfortable voicing concerns and viewing their partners as more validating, caring, and responsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As individuals, you\u2019re both rock stars, but sometimes this means that only one person can shine at a time. In some relationships, this could lead to significant conflict and resentment, but you\u2019ve figured out how to compromise and take turns in supporting each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re OK giving your partner the spotlight and putting your own goals or career on the back burner at times, and of course, your actions are recognized and appreciated by your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, you make decisions together, taking into account both partners\u2019 thoughts and feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both partners in a power couple take responsibility to meet their own physiological needs. You\u2019re able to be a much better significant other when you\u2019re not tired, irritable, and hangry all of the time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since power couples are in stable relationships, science shows that\u00a0these happy couples live longer and have healthier lifestyles<\/a>, with lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and stress. They also enjoy a more satisfying sex life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All couples face challenges, but the majority of the time, it\u2019s smooth sailing in your relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You know how to effectively\u00a0repair damage after a disagreement\u00a0and how to increase both emotional and physical intimacy when feeling disconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You know that exercise helps you manage your weight, sleep better, increases your body confidence and energy levels, and decreases anxiety and depression. But research has also found that\u00a0couples who sweat together, stay together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Couples who engage in physical challenges together feel more loving and satisfied in their relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you exercise together, you prioritize time with your partner. You\u2019re also more likely to encourage and praise each other and work towards goals together, which creates a supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, exercise releases dopamine, which busts stress and makes you feel happy, and it feels great to be around a happy, positive partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Power couples know exactly how to make each other feel loved and adored. You communicate in an effective way\u00a0by speaking each other\u2019s love languages, which allows each partner to connect deeply by receiving love in a way that\u2019s most meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it\u2019s through physical touch, acts of service, gifts, words of affirmation, or quality time, you\u2019re on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The relationship of a power couple goes so much deeper than a physical spark. You can feel just as connected and satisfied laughing on the couch together in sweat pants as you do getting hot and heavy in the bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being best friends means you turn to each other\u00a0first whenever there is big news to share, you deeply value and respect each other\u2019s opinion, and you set healthy boundaries around your relationship so no one else can penetrate your BFF status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basically, you’re two peas in a pod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In being part of a power couple, you know your partner so well that you can easily step in for assistance in any uncomfortable social situation without having to be asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You know just what to say when your partner is down. Your advice seems to make everything better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You build each other up instead of putting each other down. You\u2019re not just presenting a united front, you are a united front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no off-limit topics, even bathroom behavior \u2014 seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being so comfortable and close, where you feel safe to talk about the silly, embarrassing, vulnerable, and scary things without judgment, brings two people together and creates an unbreakable bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you identify with the 13 items above, congratulations my friend, you are part of a power couple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, you don\u2019t need me or some article to tell you that. You already know that you\u2019re a part of a kick-ass relationship, and it\u2019s obvious to those around you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Samantha Burns is a licensed counselor, dating coach, and the love guru behind Love Successfully<\/a>. For tips and tools on how to cook up a happy relationship, download her free e-book, Love Successfully: 10 Secrets You Need To Know Right Now<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nA power couple is when two confident, self-assured people who realize their worth, join together to dominate life.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are 13 signs you and your partner are a power couple:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. You feel like your best self in the relationship.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. You slay your goals.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. You focus on the things you love about your partner.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. You prioritize each other every day.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. You genuinely feel grateful to have your partner.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. You support each other in your individual pursuits.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. You are healthy.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Your relationship is drama-free.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Your exercise together.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10. You speak each other’s love language.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
11. You’re best friends.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
12. You’ve got each other’s backs.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
13. You can talk about anything.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n