A Power Couple’s marriage is like…theater-ish?
I was putting away our shirts from yesterday and seeing the “roles” on the back of our souvenir tees gave me an “A-HA” moment. I had asked my husband (His Highness) to play a small role in a play for which I was an assistant director. Although a small role, he had to commit to long rehearsals most of which had nothing to do with his part way near the end. He also had to do without my undivided attention while I focused on studying the script, mentoring actors, reviewing stage directions all while still running my business and household…”on the side”.
His shirt is”the bigger one :)” He was in the “Cast” (on stage) I was a part of the “Crew” (behind the scenes). Quite honestly those t-shirts laid out on the bed summarizes a lot of what our marriage is all about. There are many times when I’m on stage or up front and he’s behind the scenes, holding it all together so I can function. The reverse, as in last night is also true. Both of us had a role in making the production a “personal” success. His patience, my diligence, his talent, my skill, all woven together made our small piece of the bigger picture run like a well oiled machine.
But quite frankly, I could have done it without him. *gasp*. I could have gotten someone else to do the role. I could have gotten my assignment done without his help.
Likewise, could he act and sing and do what he does at work, managing people and projects without my support? Duh…Of course. He was pretty amazing when I met him.
Could I run a business, write books, teach, do theater without him? Absolutely. I was taking care of five kids, a house, a job, school and writing a book when he crossed my path.
The key is I don’t WANT to do it without him….and all that I do, is 10x better WITH him and vice versa. THAT is what makes us a “power couple”. We are sensational apart but better together. If my commitment to him was just based on what he could do for me or allow me to do, when that ability is compromised where does my commitment go? THIS is the black hole…where many “power couple” type relationships and partnerships go to die.
Marriage (including business partnerships, mergers and the like) is best when its two strong WHOLES becoming a more powerful, new ONE. Two weak halves “completing each other” spend half the relationship plugging holes, and tossing baggage instead of growing and dominating from a place of wholeness.
Two wholes can function as a unbeatable squad in the spotlight, on the stage, in the audience or behind the scenes. Whether your role is cast or crew..as a power couple remember that on your own you need to be phenomenal and know that together you possess the power to take over your world.
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C.D. Jamerson is the Senior Management Consultant and CEO of CDJ & Associates. CDJA is a boutique consulting firm specializing in content, branding, communications, events and strategy. She is a part of an incredible midwest power couple!
