The person you choose to partner with for life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Your choice of life mate will impact every aspect of your being.

1. Choosing a Life Partner
The person you choose to partner with for life is one of the most important decisions you will
ever make.
Your choice of life mate will impact every aspect of your being. It will influence your happiness,
career success, health, finances, children, friends and family, so it’s not a decision you want to
take lightly.
Choosing someone that brings out the best in you and adds a sense of joy and ease to your life
is essential to your emotional and physical well being.
Many people put an emphasis on the practical aspect of choosing the right long-term partner.
These practical matters are founded in logic and include qualities like status, profession, income
and sophistication. In other words, your significant other looks good “on paper”.
On the other end of the spectrum, people concentrate on the impractical traits involved in
selecting the right person. Impractical matters are governed by the heart and consist of
relationship traits such as fun, adventure, romance, having a soulmate connection and being in
love.
When the you base your decision almost entirely on the practical or on the impractical the odds
are pretty great that you will choose someone that won’t end up being the best choice.
Why is that?
Like most things in life, it’s the balance of both that brings real success whether it be in terms of
choosing the ideal mate or anything else in life.
Choosing a partner whose characteristics strike a balance between the practical and the
impractical is essential.
Ultimately, it’s the wisdom of your mind, otherwise known as the practical, in combination with
the intelligence of your heart, also referred to as the impractical that will allow you to make the
ultimate decision.
The following life partner qualities represent the mind’s wisdom with that of the heart for a
lifetime of success in love:

2. Responsibility: being accountable to one’s self and others in all aspects of life
Generousity: the ability and willingness to give unselfishly in what is said and done
Kindness: being authentic and compassionate toward one’s self and others
Chemistry: an undeniable spark or attraction that exists between two people
Shared Values: compatible core beliefs about yourself, others and life in general
Integrity: doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances
Self Awareness: knowing your strengths, weaknesses, thoughts and motivations
Loyalty: being consistently devoted to your partner and the relationship
Shared Goals: having common goals, aspirations and dreams
In order to make the best possible decision you will need be patient and conduct a thorough
intellectual and emotional evaluation. In the end it will be well worth your time and effort;
when you choose well you can expect to admire and respect your partner for a lifetime.
About Susan Blackburn:
Susan Blackburn, M.A. is an Individual Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor & Marriage
Therapist, a Published Author and a guest Relationship Expert on radio and television.
Susan enjoys working with people to achieve a sense of overall fulfillment. Using warm and
encouraging support, she works collaboratively with individuals and couples to rediscover their
confidence, find life balance, and attain more happiness in every aspect of their lives. Her aim is
to properly guide individuals & couples and counsel them to enjoy a happy and healthy life.
Susan is an Individual Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor & Marriage Therapist, she practices
her counselling in Toronto, Yonge-Eglinton, midtown Toronto. She also guide people to
overcome anxiety and depression with boosting their communication power for better self-
esteem and confidence-building.
For more information, please visit - http://www.susanblackburn.com.