Know Your Non-Negotiables

There are lots of important factors to consider when entering into a parenting partnership. In a previous post, we discussed the importance of compromise. That being said, we all have our non-negotiables. These are things that some of us have set in stone and are not up for discussion. It’s perfectly ok to have a few. Some examples could possibly be the child’s primary residence, their religion, or their education. Wanting to raise your child in a certain city or neighborhood could be important to some parents. The same goes for religion and education. If you are set in your ways and want to raise your child a certain way, it’s best to be upfront and honest when searching for your parenting partner.

If you are finding that your list of non-negotiables is extensive, and you are not willing to compromise on any of them, it might be best to reconsider parenting partnerships. In the end, it is a partnership and it’s most likely your future partner could also have a list of non-negotiables. This all ties in to the search process and the importance of taking the time to get to know someone as well as having open communication at all times. Parenting partnerships should have you asking yourself many questions. For a more extensive overview of the first 10 questions you should be asking yourself, click here to be taken to the “Learn” section of our site.