Partner Trophy Requirements for 2024

As we embark on the new year, it's time to redefine what it means to be a true partner. The following are the requirements for those seeking the esteemed Partner Trophy:

Trophy Category 1: Emotional Labor

Contribute 100% of your mental energy towards understanding the emotional states of others. No emotional labor, no emotional intelligence, no emotional whining.

• Must be able to recognize and respond to at least 5 different emotions in a 5-minute conversation.
• Must be able to recall the emotional states of at least 3 people from your past without needing a calendar.

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Trophy Category 2: Unconditional Support

Be prepared to support your partner's every whim, no matter the cost. Whether it's buying an extra large ice cream or supporting their fantasy football league, you're on board 100%.

• Must be able to attend at least 3 spontaneous weekend getaways in a row without questioning the logic.
• Must be able to justify buying 5 extra sets of golf clubs because "you never know when you might need them."

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Trophy Category 3: Shared Financial Goals

Align your financial goals with your partner's, even if it means sacrificing 90% of your income for the next 10 years to make up for their lack of budgeting skills.

• Must be able to create a joint budget that includes at least 3 categories of unnecessary expenses.
• Must be able to rationalize 5 unnecessary purchases as "investment opportunities."

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