Steps to Creating a Shared Vision
Once you’ve made some progress on your Shared Vision, begin to talk about areas where you may not agree and brainstorm possible ways to compromise and negotiate. We don’t always get what we want but, what we end up with may be more valuable.
No matter where you are in your planning for “what’s next”, it’s worth going through the process of creating a Shared Vision. It opens up conversation, helps you get to know your partner better and gives you the opportunity to support each other in achieving your individual and shared dreams and goals.
Through this process my husband and I have started to consider the possibility of spending time in Portland, Oregon once our son and his family move. The potential compromise, being in a more moderate climate where city living would be fun and less expensive. We’re not moving yet but it’s a thought.
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I enjoyed this essay very much and plan to use this topic in my next column retirement 101 in the Cape Gazette in Lewes, DE where my husband and I retired in 2010.
My husband and I struggled with this issue somewhat. We are moving to a new home this November--a vision I wanted but he worried about as financially sound. Only time will tell.