What Does “Commitment” Mean To You?

For some people, commitment means “forever, no matter what happens“.  For others, it may indicate “as long as I can”.

We have met couples over our journey as couples counselors who come from both ends of the perspective.

What a difference the definition makes.  When couples are able to think of their marriage as one that will survive, they meet challenges and differences with a much different perspective.  Their attitude is one of getting to the root of the problem and finding a solution.

Couples who are committed, up to a point, have the option of a divorce as something in their realm of possibilities and are far less likely to change their own behavior as a step toward finding a solution.

Which definition of commitment best fits for you?