Many couples set relationship-related goals to strengthen their bond. As change happens gradually and sometimes imperceptibly, pursuing a long-term, overarching relationship goal can seem daunting, and the path toward achieving this may be unclear. By setting SMART goals, you and your partner can break up and clarify your relationship-building endeavor and assist you in tracking your progress.

George Doran initially laid out the guidelines for SMART goals in a 1981 management article. SMART goals are:

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