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Lauren Levy is a writer and editor with over seven years of experience in the bridal industry. Her work has appeared in NBC News, PopSugar, The Knot, and Bridal Guide.
Tania Paredes is a licensed therapist.
Deanna Crosby, AMFT, is a relationship therapist and clinical director at New Method Wellness .
Meagan Prost is a licensed professional counselor specializing in working with couples at the Center for Heart Intelligence .
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Besides being celebrities, there’s one thing that pairs like Barack and Michelle Obama , Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds , and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have in common: They're power couples.
A power couple is a couple who both compliments each other’s strengths and supports each other’s individuality. They are considered role models when it comes to relationships.
Other power couples that might immediately come to mind include Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski , Prince William and Kate Middleton, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian , and Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham.
“If you notice this list, most of us know the individual person in the couple on their own merits,” shares Tania Paredes, a licensed therapist. “Their partner also supports and may add to the success of the other, but each member stands on their own and if they are in opposite professions, does not try to poach or encroach on their partner’s work.” Relationship therapist Deanna Crosby adds, “They both have whole lives, separately. They spend much time focused on their individual careers then come together with much affection.”
Crosby continues, " Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appear to support each other’s individuality while supporting each other’s needs. To put it more plainly, they always appear to have each other’s backs.”
So how do you know if you and your significant other are giving off power couple vibes? Check out these 12 signs that you and your love are a power couple force to be reckoned with.
To Paredes, a power couple is a couple that embodies both support and “rallying” around the other’s pursuits and endeavors. “This delineation is important because most couples support each other, but not every couple rallies and help to empower their partner to be able to find their own success,” she explains.
For partners to break into power couple territory, it’s all about collaboration and how they work together . To tell, Paredes suggests reflecting on whether one member of the couple can shine without shame, blame, or guilt. And if he or she is being empowered by their partner to shine without hesitation. “Also, when one person talks about their partner's accomplishments and goals with joy and pride, that signals to me a strong powerful union."
Within a power couple, each member stands on his or her own. “This is a couple who is delineated not by the other person but has a solid and strong ability to be an individual and you know them on their own merits versus the merits of the partner,” shares Paredes. “But at the same time, together they form a strong team due to their own individual accomplishments .”
While succeeding in their individual lives, power couples are also thriving in their partnership. Crosby reveals how she and her husband interact at parties: They’re never attached at the hip and instead, they explore, have their own conversations, and then chat about what they learned on the way home. “It gives us a lot of freedom and we are never bored,” she says. “Many forget that part of a healthy relationship is what we bring to it and it is too much for a couple to have all of their individual needs met by one person.”
Expressing appreciation often, especially for the “little things” instead of overlooking or coming to expect them is a power couple move, Prost.
Although individuals within a power couple unit are independent, at the same time they will fiercely protect the other member . “Essentially you are the other’s biggest fan and it shows,” offers Paredes. “This means ego is down and you put your partner's success on its own pedestal.”
Power couples don’t have to make a lot of money or both be equally successful , but they do have to openly negotiate who will be more “successful” than the other at a given time. “At the end of the day a power couple is a couple , so like any other unit, it must communicate and negotiate the terms of the pair’s success, how it will impact themselves and as a unit, and that each person’s success didn’t come at a price for the partner,” says Paredes. “So it's important for couples to be open about their goals, dreams, and aspirations in life and career so they can work together towards each member’s common goals.”
A common misconception about power couples is that they are solely reliant on each other, explains Crosby, but that’s not how they actually thrive. “I explain it to my patients like this: Think of your relationships like a dinner, some are the main course, some are the salad and some are the dessert, no one person can be your whole meal."
Not only do power couples know that spending quality time together is important but they actually make the concerted effort to do it and they don’t rely on money as their main source of happiness. “One of the biggest misconceptions about power couples is that you have to have a lot of money to make someone else happy,” reveals Prost. “But research studies show that marital satisfaction and relationship longevity are correlated with having a strong friendship.”
Prost explains that power couples have the utmost respect for each other at all times, even when the other isn’t around or times are tough. This looks like always staying on the same team and not airing complaints about their partner to family, friends, or colleagues.
Despite what some assume, people within a power couple don’t both have to have an alpha personality in order to thrive. “A power couple is more like a waltz; one might take the lead while the other follows and that could switch at any moment but the key is to be able to go with the flow,” Crosby says. “In a successful power couple, no one partner is always leading. They’re each strong enough to both lead and follow.”
The relationship culture of a power couple is built and strengthened with continuous respect, trust, and commitment explains Prost. “When times get tough, they feel safe and secure because they have a relationship motto of ‘we'll figure this out, together.'"
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The memes you send each other, the dates you plan together, the way you make physical contact — these are just a few factors that can offer insight into your relationship. But as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. And experts say one quick glance at your couples pose can say a lot about you , not only highlighting the nature and strength of your bond but also potentially shedding light on certain issues underneath the surface.
It makes sense, too, given that your body language offers some powerful insight into your thoughts and emotions . When you ask someone to take an impromptu photo with bae, you don’t have a ton of time to think about your pose before you strike it. That means you’ll just naturally fall into whatever position is most comfortable to you — and those instincts can reveal your true feelings about each other.
“Still photos capture a moment in time, but speak volumes about a relationship,” says Traci Brown, relationship expert and author of Persuasion Point . “For example, is this couple happy and on the same page, or are they struggling and going separate directions?”
Dr. Gary Brown , a prominent couples therapist in Los Angeles, agrees.
“You can tell a couple is happy and in love because typically they lean into one another for at least some of their poses,” he tells Elite Daily. “Sometimes, they even look at each other when posing…and smile when they do.”
Different parts of your body can reveal different things. According to Traci Brown, one of the most telling elements is how closely positioned you and your partner are. If your arms or torsos are glued together with no space in between, that can definitely suggest a stronger sense of intimacy than if there’s a gap in between. Another thing to pay attention to is whether or not your shoulders are angled toward each other, as this can suggest that you’re both giving each other your full attention. And according to Patti Wood , a body language expert and author of Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma , where your feet point is where your heart lies.
“If one or both partners’ feet are pointed towards the door — then that's where they want to go,” adds Traci Brown.
However, if only one partner is angled inward and the other is facing outward entirely with their body, face, and feet, that may be a red flag, according to Gary Brown.
“This can indicate that they want the picture to be more about them than you, as a couple” he adds.
It’s important to note that there’s a difference between the pose you strike when you randomly ask a friend to snap a pic and the one you use during an engagement shoot when you're being guided by a professional photographer. Wood explains that when the pose has been carefully curated, it says a lot more about how you want to appear . Since the pose was preplanned as opposed to instinctive, it offers insight into the way a couple wants to represent themselves to the world, which may or may not be an accurate depiction of how you really are together.
That said, when you do strike a random pose, there’s lots to suss out about the way you and your boo position your bodies.
For example, it’s super common for couples to hold hands in photos . Wood, who has been studying handholding and other forms of touch for well over 20 years, says it can reveal a lot about the power dynamic in a relationship , as well as demonstrate a certain kind of tenderness. She also says the placement of the hands can indicate which person is in control — or wants to be.
“There’s just a wealth of information in a handhold,” she says. “Typically, it reveals something about connection and control. If a couple chooses to hold hands, at least one member of the couple wants to be seen as a unit. Look for certain qualities of interconnectedness between the hands, and whose hand is on top and whose is on the bottom.”
Another popular pose is for one partner to place their hand on the other’s chest or stomach. Wood explains that this may be just a practical way for the shorter partner to stay physically connected and express affection. But she notes that it can also sometimes be a way of saying “they’re mine” because the hand forms a barrier between the partner and other people. In order to distinguish between the two possibilities, Wood often looks for subtleties in the hand. For example, a relaxed, loosely cupped hand on the chest is less likely to suggest possessiveness than a hand that’s pressed down tightly for more control.
“This is a classic sign of ownership,” adds Traci Brown. “Look at the fingers — the more spread out they are, the bigger statement that person is trying to make.”
But what about the hand on the lower back? Experts agree that can mean multiple things as well.
“It can be very chivalrous or it can have a negative connotation depending on the context of the situation,” says Traci Brown.
Wood concurs, noting that it can show one partner’s desire to help and guide the other.
“The thing to look at is — how easy is it for the person to get out of their position? That tells you a lot about the power balance.”
Wood points out that it’s a lot easier to step backwards and forward with a hand on your lower back than it is with a hand on your upper back, which may indicate a message of ownership or control.
When one partner is standing in front of the other, experts agree that the best way to interpret the pose is by looking at the nuances of it. If the partner in front is leaning back, that might indicate that they’re looking for protection. Or, if they’re stepping out front and center, that may suggest a hunger for attention.
Who knew that something as small as who’s hand is on top or what direction your feet are pointed in can say so much about your relationship? While looking through your past pics, you’re bound to notice a thing or two that’s rather revealing. But whatever you do, don’t let that make you start obsessing over your future poses. After all, your pose is only genuinely telling about your bond if you just let it happen, rather than trying to force it. Ultimately, the way you and bae naturally fall into place with each other is far more meaningful than any pose you could plan.
Dr. Gary Brown , couples therapist and relationship expert
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Anyone who is brave enough to fall in love knows that doing so is a risk. Whether it was love at first sight or a slow burn that developed after years of friendship, every love story is unique—but each also has a lesson to learn from it. Luckily, people aren’t shy about sharing their findings over the years. From filling literature and film with relatable or profound thoughts to celebrities and historical figures sharing their experiences with a touch of humor or optimism, society hasn’t held back when it comes to their thoughts on love.
For words of encouragement or inspiration to keep looking for "the one," keep a notebook handy with your favorite quotes about love and relationships.
Some quotes are swoon-worthy and fitting for romantic anniversaries while others are insightful pieces of advice that engaged couples should consider before marriage. And then there are those that are just downright hysterical and only come from countless years of wedded “bliss.”
Whether you’re looking for love , falling head over heels, or have years of hard-earned experience, we’ve rounded up 77 diverse couple quotes on love and marriage for both the hopeless romantics and realists at heart.
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