The Link Between Marriage and Success : How Your Partner Impacts Your Life

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Those who find the right partner for their marriages are likely to experience success on every level. Apart from choosing to stay put in the good and bad times, a good partner will always be supportive. They will encourage big and small wins, build self-confidence, and strive for the best. Furthermore, when two people spend time together, they are bound to impact each other. It could be with their negative or positive traits. While no human is perfect, it is good to strike a balance and aim to be better. In a good marriage, this is always the driving force— to be better.

A person can be successful on their own but when married it increases their chances of reaching the top. Marriage involves bringing two people of similar values and goals together. So it only makes sense that they act as a catalyst for each other’s successes. Science confirms that truly a marriage can make a person successful and studies tell how:

They Invest In Support

Living mostly with a partner who is optimistic and goal driven will always affect the other person in the marriage. Celebrity couples whose marriages have been the cynosure of all eyes say that support is everything. The likes of music icons Jay-Z and Beyonce have gone on to share how they support each other. For many years they built their careers as a team, leading them to create an empire.

According to a study carried out by Carnegie Mellon University, support is crucial for growth on all levels. Having a partner as a person’s biggest influence can impact them greatly. This conclusion was reached after an experiment with nearly 200 couples. They were given a choice to choose the easy or challenging puzzle for a prize. There were two categories of couples. Some encouraged their partners to opt for the prize while others displayed lack of trust.

Expectedly, those with the support system turned out to be more successful in the puzzle. A quick followup in their lives six months later proved that they were happier.

They View Life Realistically

In marriage, having someone to navigate life through the highs and lows makes success achievable. They often act as checks and balances, while weighing in on decisions. No man can achieve success on their own, it takes a team. Washington University in St.Louis claims that each partner has conscientiousness. Thus regulating a person’s life choices and success compass. As explained earlier it takes two to tango, celebs who have enjoyed successful marriages have shared values. The list includes:

  • David and Victoria Beckham
  • Angela Bassett and Courtney B.Vance
  • Mark and Priscilla Zuckerberg
  • Barack and Michelle Obama
  • Jay-Z and Beyonce

These couples not only achieved success as a team, their marriage has also stood the test of time. Through the storm, they have practiced forgiveness and tolerance , proving that love is what truly matters.

Final Note

It is important for intending couples to be certain of who they are marrying. Entering into marriage with a narcissistic or unkind person might have a side effect. Rather than enjoy the successes that come with marriage, a person might lose themselves.

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