In the movie Fireproof, the statement “Never leave your partner behind” was a motto of the Fire Department. Then Kirk Cameron’s character applied that to his marriage.
When I refer to a couple as “partners” (and to the line in the movie) during counseling, I am thinking of the following definition.
How many of the synonyms describe you and your partner?
Main Entry: partner
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: person who takes part with another
Synonyms: accomplice ally assistant associate buddy chum cohort collaborator colleague companion comrade confederate consort coworker crony date friend helper helpmate husband mate pal participant playmate sidekick spouse teammate wife
Source: Dictionary
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