Coaching Corner

 When you first meet someone new, there’s a spark. You want to know everything about them. You ask questions, listen closely, and pay attention to the little details. You’re intentional about learning who they are. But once the relationship becomes official, that intentionality often fades. Why does that happen? And what can we do to keep the chase alive even after the “yes”? I’ve noticed this pattern many times, both in my own life and in the couples I work with. The excitement of getting to know someone slowly turns into routine. We stop asking questions. We stop noticing the small things. The chase, that beautiful process of discovery, seems to disappear. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Why We Lose Intentionality in Relationships At the start, everything is new and exciting. We want to impress, to connect, to understand. This makes us naturally curious and engaged. But once the relationship is official, we often assume we already know the person. We think the work is done. T...