Do you have an accountability partner?

Question

Someone in your life that will point out to you when you've done something wrong and hold you accountable. I don't mean someone who nags at you or puts you down. I mean someone who reminds you that you are responsible for your words and your actions. In addition, you do the same for that person, or another person. This isn't someone you necessarily resent, but you know they are right when they raise an issue with you. In my case, it is hubby, and the accountability goes both ways.

Answer 1

Yes, my husband. We often see things differently, so it's good to have a different perspective. It goes both ways for us too.

Answer 2

Frankly I fail to see why this is much different than nagging and everyone else's marriage. You need to hold yourself accountable. If you slip up, the reminder should come from outsiders from their heart in a loving way. It's not a matter of accounting or accountability.

Answer 3

Several, 2 daughters, a mother and sister. We are all honest with each other. No one resents, we listen to the advice and go from there. I have learned to call my Mom or sister before I do something I might regret. I do the same with them. Sure helps keep us all in line.

Answer 4

A friend of mine really likes to hold me accountable, except he goes to extremes and sometimes ends up looking for things that aren't even there. There's a fine line between holding someone accountable and judging them. My friend crosses the line quite a bit, but if I try to hold him accountable for that he gets pretty upset.

Answer 5

I have a special young friend who is a life coach... she has become very special to me... I have adopted her, so to speak... we hold one another accountable on a daily basis, on a little deeper level than maybe you are referring to here. Husbands don't always want to hear about our inner thoughts, fears, the guilt things that our families pile on us, they seem to handle it better than we women do. She is the daughter I never had and we banter back and forth all the time, helping to level each other out and be realistic about things, not letting our disappointments or emotions run away with us. She is a true blessing to me...

Answer 6

Nope - not married and a mate would be the best to share accountability with, IMO....friends often do not know how to do so in a gentle and constructive way and end up finger pointing - often due to their own sensitivities....When done with the best possible motive in mind, it is beneficial!

Answer 7

Unfortunately, mine comes with built in nagging, hell raising, anger, and "punishment." (if being given the cold treatment can be considered punishment...I consider it a vacation :-))Phil

Answer 8

isnt that sexest ? No in simple terms Kidding i think of thats something many many extra could do and it somewhat is exactley what God reported ""for the elder to tutor the extra youthful " its no longer in age of years yet in know-how of Gods be conscious GOD BLESS YA'LL in it !!!!!!!

Answer 9

Not me I am very independent and stubborn. Taurus you know thats the way we are.

Answer 10

I have a few of those.....but first and foremost it is my hubby as well, and it goes both ways......