Values form the building blocks of your belief system. Your belief system provides a cohesive identity and a sense of “I am”. When values are unknown, misaligned, and disrespected in your marriage, it can lead to painful recurring conflicts based on invisible identity politics.

However, identifying and understanding each other’s values early on helps mitigate issues fostering deeper connection and understanding.

Aligning your values is the next high-level step in forming a shared sense of “we are” instead of a scenario where one or both partners continually need to protect and defend their sense of self from the other.