“I need you to be my wife, not my mother!”
Sometime ago, we discussed the importance of commitment in marriage, but sometimes, to keep most of the commitment we make, we need accountability. According to Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, accountability is “the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked”. We would examine this crucial subject this week.
What is your point of view on accountability?
James: Accountability is about being vulnerable and open with my mentor, especially my spouse, but there must be trust in the relationship for me to open up. I want to be sure that whatever I share would be kept secret and not be used against me. I broke up with someone over this issue because anytime we had an argument, she would bring up an issue to make me feel bad.
Lisa: Accountability is about being willing to tell me where you are, what you are up to, who you are with, why you are running late, etc., without me asking. My husband feels like I am being nosy when I ask him questions, or controlling or acting like his mother, but I think accountability should be a key part of being married to someone.
Tom: Accountability is counting on someone to help me strengthen my strength and minimise my weakness. I won’t be where I am in my career without my wife holding me accountable to my commitments. I tend to start things and abandon them halfway, but having my wife constantly ask me for update has been helpful.
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Victor: Wow! Very interesting perspectives, thanks for sharing. Join us tomorrow as we continue.
ACTION POINT: Decide to commit and have the right attitude about accountability if you are to experience a deeper level of trust in your relationship.
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