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Managing your relationship and your career is far from easy. But some duos are better at it than others, which makes them “growgether” couples. The secret of their professional and relational success? Mutual assistance and communication.
The expression “growgether” comes from the contraction of the English words “grow” (to grow) and “together” (together). It refers to these romantic pairs in which the partners actively engage in each other’s personal and professional development. In this type of relationship, the emphasis is on sustainable development and mutual fulfillment rather than just being a couple.
In other words, “growgether” couples seek to increase the driving force of each party to be able to meet, hand in hand, any challenge (family, professional, sexual, etc.) that presents itself to them. .
Because the duo, if it wishes to continue, must ensure that each partner can flourish individually. Sometimes things get rocky at home when one of the two halves is refused a promotion, or has difficulty climb the corporate ladder. Conversely, the couple can be put to the test when one of the partners is propelled to the top and abandons his or her partner in favor of his or her career.
Succeed side by side
To avoid these pitfalls, followers of the “growgether” technique encourage and support each other in their efforts to achieve professional success. They engage in activities that can help them stand out in the job market, such as learning new skills and playing a sport or hobby. They also set common goals and work together to achieve them. “This approach emphasizes open communication, mutual support, and a willingness to learn and adapt together, creating a relationship dynamic where both partners grow and evolve side by side,” said, in a press release, Emma Hathron, expert for the dating site Seeking.com, who conceptualized “growgether” couples.
This management of the couple presents significant advantages for both partners who have the impression of not abandoning their career for the benefit of their intimate life. In this sense, the phenomenon of “growgether” is part of the same movement as that of “power couples”, these professional and romantic pairs who take determined steps towards success. But he places more emphasis on the development of each party rather than success at all costs.
For good reason, researchers from Washington University in Saint-Louis (Missouri) came to the conclusion, in a study published in 2016 in the journal Psychological Science, that the couple can play a determining role in the development of a career. Brittany Solomon and Joshua Jackson found that working people whose spouse has a conscientious nature feel better about their professional lives. They would even earn 4,000 dollars more per year compared to their colleagues, half of whom stand out for other personality traits.
Academics explain this phenomenon by the fact that “more conscientious partners accomplish more houseworkadopt more pragmatic behaviors that their spouses are likely to imitate and promote a more satisfying family life”. Which would allow their partner to shine in the professional sphere. Proof that the couple has the potential to make or to undo careers.
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