10 Major Secrets of a POWER COUPLE

Good morning, lovely dreamers, and welcome to another article made to help you strengthen your relationship, here on the DoB blog! 

Today we’re keeping up with the love theme we got for February, and we’re digging deep into the makings of a dynamic duo, and trying to find the secret ingredients that make those showstopper couples what they are.  

Let’s figure out if you and your loved one are a true power couple, or if you have the potential to be one (for the fresh pairs out there), and of course, how to get there.

But first, what is a Power Couple?

If we were to listen to urbandictionary.com, one of the definitions of a power couple is: “When two people are equally as awesome as each other and are goals to everyone.” 

And to be honest, we kind of agree to it. 

Looking throughout history, pop culture and at the famous pairs we have in the world today, we can see that energy that exists between the halves of the couple. It’s undeniable.  

What are some Power Couple examples?

From real life:

• Beyonce & Jay-Z

• Barack & Michele Obama

• Prince William & Princess Kate

• Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

• David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

• Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

• Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

• Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

• Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

• Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem

From fiction:

• Gomez & Morticia Addams, The Addams Family

• Marshall and Lily, How I Met Your Mother

• David and Keith, Six Feet Under

• Claire and Jamie, Outlander

• Luke and Lorelai, Gilmore Girls

If you look at each of these couples (real and fictional), you’ll see that there are a few patterns that emerge. 

There’s always love, respect and communication between the two, plus that magical vibe around them that makes them a magnet for attention and success. 

And the last but not least ingredient, time. All of these couples have been together for so long, it feels like forever. That’s one of the reasons why we think they got so strong.

Simply thinking about the fact that it takes a lot of time to build something, and a strong relationship is no exception, so that’s an important aspect to consider.  

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But enough with the chit-chatting! Let’s get to it!

Here are 10 signs that you and your partner are a true Power Couple

1. You’re truly best friends

You tell each other everything. You have inside jokes. If anything happens and you must talk about it, your partner is the first (and sometimes only) person you share that thing with.

Your lover is the one that listens to your sorrows, helps you heal, is the keeper of your secrets and the one that is always there for you, no matter what.

And last but not least, you love just being around each other and doing things together all the time.

2. You appreciate your partner’s individuality

Although it’s common for someone in a relationship (especially a long-term one) to “steal” mannerisms, expressions and behaviours from the other person, you should never impose that on your loved one.

It’s really important that you embrace all those little quirky things that make your significant other special, and are happy with the person you share your life with. 

3. You empower and celebrate each other

You are each other’s biggest cheerleaders, and you love encouraging each other in everything you do every single day.

You're always there to give each other ideas on how to solve problems, improve, and grow. 

And you help each other in any way you can, but most importantly, you celebrate all the victories, from the smallest things to the big achievements.  

4. You make sacrifices willingly

Sometimes, in life, you will need to sacrifice yourself for your partner’s benefit, and for your relationship. 

This might be anything from taking on a job you might not want and love, or even a second job for a while, to help your partner build something of their own, to moving around the world for your loved one. 

Whatever it may be, you do it, because love is more important.

5. You’re always building something together

You might be strong as individuals and have your own dreams and projects going on, but you’re definitely including the other person in the end goals. 

Besides that, you have dreams together and are constantly building towards the life you’ve envisioned with each other, through different projects and side hustles.

6. You value your relationship

Because you love each other and have chosen to share your time and life together (no matter if you’re thinking of marriage or not), and you are each other’s besties, you’ve got to a point where you don’t even envision your life with another person.

So the need to “hunt” for any potential other partners is gone because you know that what you have right now, is amazing, and it’s worth more than anything else.

7. Your communication is on point

One of your strongest points as a couple is definitely how you talk to each other, and what type of conversations you have. 

You could be like Marshall and Lilly, from How I met Your Mother, for example, and share EVERYTHING with your loved one, from how your day was (in excruciating detail), to what you ate, who you talked to, what you did, and how it made you feel. 

Or you could be more reserved and only share the highlights, and that’s okay as well.

As long as you communicate all the important bits that are going on in your lives often, you’re golden. Talk about the problems, share your insecurities, help each other.

And be patient with the other person, if they are an introvert, for example, and it’s harder for them to open up.

8. You respect each other

Another very important point is the respect you have for your partner, and how you show it. 

You value each other’s opinions, sacrifices, love, personality and the relationship that you have, and you find unique ways to express that to the other person, that does it for them. 

9. You feel safer when you’re together

With life being so busy and stressful, you definitely need a safe space, where you can simply unwind, calm down, and just be happy. 

When that is wherever the both of you are together, then you definitely know you’re on the right track.

When a simple hug and cuddle on the couch is better than any form of therapy, you know you are a winner. 

10. You always put each other first 

Whatever you’re planning, whatever you do, you always think about your better half, and how they feel, what they want. So they are definitely in your end goals and your vision board.

And sometimes, when external factors might try to come between you (intentionally or not), you are careful to filter those elements, and not forget what’s really important.

BONUS!

You forgive each other

Sometimes you might have little misunderstandings, or there’s a bit of miscommunication, but it’s important to forgive and get past those little moments.

Don’t try to hang on to silly little details, never attack the other person, when angry, calm down and talk it through in a low voice (not raised), and what’s vital - never go to sleep angry with each other.

Even if you’re upset with each other, make it a habit to give each other a kiss before closing your eyes and sleeping.  

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Aaaaaand that’s all for today, lovely dreamers! We hope you enjoyed the power couple secrets we’ve shared with you today, and if you did, please make sure to share it, pin it, tweet it! We’ll surely love you for that!

QOTD: What do you think is the secret of power couples?