7 Must Haves For Stellar Relationships (They Are Not What You Think)

Ever find yourself stuck in the same kind of relationship drama—even when you swore it’d be different this time? In this episode, I’m breaking down seven relationship must-haves that go way deeper than communication skills or love languages. These are the tools I wish someone had handed me years ago—before I got tangled up in relationships that looked good on paper but left me feeling lost, drained, or straight-up stuck. We’re talking about the internal work most people skip: knowing your mission, owning your values, getting clear on your standards, and having the guts to hold them. Because here’s the truth—if you’re not grounded in who you are and what you stand for, you’ll always be at the mercy of someone else’s wave. This isn’t theory. I lived it. And it wasn’t until I did the work—with my wife Sarah, and on my own—that I understood what truly fuels a thriving partnership. Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from one, or gearing up for the next, these seven tools will help you stop defaulting to old patterns and start building something real—something powerful—something that lasts. STRUGGLING WITH CONSISTENCY? Download the free "trust account" app from the YourDay Balance Game, and start building trust with YOURSELF today! Android: iPhone: FEELING THE IMPACT OF CODEPENDENCY? Watch the free obstacle video and learn what derails all successful people and keeps them from moving from codependent to independent WANT TO FEEL MORE CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE? Get the "Having It A.L.L. Blueprint", my self-paced online program for designing and living your greatest life! CHECK OUT SOME OFFERS FROM OUR AWESOME PARTNERS Needed: - use code HIA20 to get 20% off your order or HIA100 for $100 off a Complete Plan LEAVE THE PODCAST A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE HAVING IT A.L.L. PODCAST CATALOG GET IN TOUCH WITH MATTHEW matthew@matthewbivens.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7 Must Haves For Stellar Relationships (They Are Not What You Think) is an episode from Having It ALL: Conversations about living an Abundant Loving Life by Matthew Bivens.

This episode is 29:40 long.

This episode was published on Jul 1, 2025.

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