Table 1
Theory on Happy Romantic Relationships vs. Theory on Effective CEC Partnerships.
| ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP ITEM | MEANING | COORELATING ALLIANCE DRIVER |
|---|---|---|
| (Stewart and Alrutz, 2012) | (Austin, 2000) | |
| Put yourself on the market | Understand your goals and needs | Alignment of strategy, mission, and values |
| Build on existing relationships | Expand connections you already have | Personal connection and relationships |
| Make quality face time | Communicate often | Personal connection and relationships |
| Name what you need and want | Know what will generate value for you | Value generation and shared visioning |
| Actions speak louder than words | Generate value for your partner | Value generation and shared visioning |
| Opposites attract | Create new missions and values for the partnership | Alignment of strategy, mission, and values |
| Managing baggage | Learn what constraints the CP has and how to overcome those | Personal connection and relationships; Continual learning |
| Addressing conflict | Work through challenges together | Personal connection and relationships |
| Routine maintenance | Continue to make sure the partnership is beneficial | Personal connection and relationships; Value generation and shared visioning |
| It’s not you, it’s me | Evaluate when a partnership has come to an end | Continual learning |
