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Aligning Your Shared Future Vision

Draw a 5-year timeline together and compare divergence points before they become a sudden collision.

30 min Advanced

Goal

Surface gaps in your shared future vision (children, home, career, location) early, before irreversible decisions are made.

Steps

  1. 1
    Each draws a separate 5-year timeline (where you live, work, family).
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
You discover a gap or match you weren't previously aware of.

Evidence base

School: Marital Research

Founders: John Gottman (1999)

Gottman — "shared meaning system" is one of the seven pillars of marital success.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Aligning Your Shared Future Vision" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Aligning Your Shared Future Vision"?
You discover a gap or match you weren't previously aware of. In the short term: Major surprises in life-defining decisions (relocation, kids, career change) drop within months.
Is "Aligning Your Shared Future Vision" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Marital Research (John Gottman (1999)). Gottman — "shared meaning system" is one of the seven pillars of marital success.
Is "Aligning Your Shared Future Vision" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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