Coordination of expectations. It sounds simple but for some reason we forget to do it. Usually, we think that the other party thinks like us, feels like us, and expects the same things from the upcoming trip, couple date or family vacation. If we know there are differences of opinion between us, we prefer to avoid coordinating expectations, and prefer to 'flow', which usually turns out to be the wrong decision. Therefore, I strongly recommend before a joint experience to coordinate expectations. To ask each other how he sees the trip, the vacation, the family meeting, etc., what he expects, what he fears, what he thinks will be difficult for him, what he can enjoy, and how I as a partner can help get through it in a good way.
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