Chapter 7

Growth is constant(steady, Continual) in every relationship, and finding spiritual meaning can be part of

that.

Some say change is good. Others say that change is necessary. In relationships, change is simply

inevitable(cannot be avoided). We change, our partners change and our relationships change. Some

relationships end due to(because of) irreconcilable(incompatible) differences in goals or personalities. But

the strongest couples are those which accommodate each person’s changes and allow these changes to

help them grow as a couple.

Take(consider) Erica and Jake. Erica decided to give up (quit) her high-paying marketing job at a big tech

firm to achieve her dream of becoming a painter. Jake supported her every step of the way, as he knew

how important it was to her. Their money dried up (they were in a financial crisis), and they had to

downsize(decrease the size) their apartment. They gave up basic amenities like cable television. But at

every step of the journey, they talked about the changes happening around them, and they continued to

support each other through these life-changing decisions. In Erica’s words – they have the “best life

ever.” They might not have money, but they have meaning, and they have each other.

Keep Erica and Jake in mind when preparing(getting ready) for date number seven, which is about growth

and spirituality. One exercise to complete before the date is to figure out what goals you share with

your partner. Do you share the same goals? Does your partner respect your

accomplishments(achievements) ? What do you want to have achieved when you reach old age?

You can also bring an object that honors(admires) your partner along with you on this date. This might be

a photo or other special objects connected to them. When it’s time to go on the date, there are many

questions you might ask on the topic of spirituality. Was your partner religious as a child? What do they

consider sacred(holy, divine)? How do they find inner peace when times are hard(during tough times)?

What sort(kind) of beliefs would they pass on to their children? Spirituality goes hand-in-hand with

meaning and change, so be prepared for some deep, philosophical talks on this date!

📚هایلایت قسمت 8 خلاصه کتاب Eight dates 📚

growth : رشد

constant : دائمی

spiritual : معنوی

inevitable : غیر قابل اجتناب

due to : بخاطر

irreconcilable : سازگاری ناپذیر

personalities : شخصیت ها

accommodate : سازگار شدن

Take : فرض کردن

give up: رها کردن

high-paying: با حقوق بالا

Their money dried up: پولشان تمام شد

downsize : کوچک کردن

amenities : امکانات رفاهی

life-changing : سرنوشت ساز

decision : تصمیم

preparing : آماده کردن

spirituality : معنویات

accomplishment : دستاورد

honor: تحسین کردن

special : خاص

sacred : مقدس

when times are hard : وقتی زندگی سخته

sort: نوع

philosophical: فلسفی

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