How necessary is it for both you and your partner to be in the same phase of life for the relationship to work? Selection definitely matters when it comes to choosing who you want to share your life with, and who you decide to share time and resources with matters as well. But, what happens when you have a growth mindset and clarity on the direction you want to take your life in, but the person you love and want to be with isn’t sure about their own path? Healthy, long term relationships don’t require you to agree on everything, and it doesn’t mean that you see eye to eye on everything either. Differences between you and your partner can make the relationship interesting, meaningful, exciting, and worth fighting for. However, mindset matters and may be more important than chemistry and your sex life together. Tom and Lisa discuss how and under what circumstances incompatible mindsets will break a relationship and when it’s worth the effort to stay together. Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships. SHOW NOTES: Selection Matters | Tom emphasizes the importance of choosing who you date wisely [1:00] Help Your Partner | How to help your partner find their path and passion with compassion [1:47] Incompatible Mindset | Not wanting to give up on your partner’s mindset if potential exist [4:56] QUOTES: “I think having one fixed mindset, one growth mindset is a recipe for disaster.” Tom Bilyeu [1:35]