The art of mutual care has been wounded. But you can bring it back.

Relationships have become increasingly individualistic - two individuals in a temporary arrangement based on current feelings.

For a true partnership to exist, both sides must be proactive in mutual care. https://twitter.com/JoshuaLisec/status/1358178626211115012

Old wisdom talks about "servant leaders". This view is making a serious comeback in business circles as corporate shifts focus more on relationships than hierarchies.

But we continue to struggle with the concept of partners living as willing servants to each other.

Part of this resistance is the fear of exploitation. Many people have never seen a healthy relationship and have given up believing they can exist.

And many may not have the skills necessary to serve or be served by a partner. It's hard work. It takes practice. And lots of work.

But building mutual care into relationships is exactly how you prevent them from feeling cold and transactional. As both partners give based on love, both partners receive the support and encouragement they need to thrive.

Mutual care is key to surviving beyond the feelings.

Yes, it takes two to enact and sustain mutual care.

We must take care to choose our partners and only select those capable of mutual care and dedicated to proactive work.

But mutual care is crucial for marriage, business, and family.