A goal to stay married forever might not be safe if you are in an abusive relationship. Sometimes goals must change because they weren't appropriate in the first place. People don't always set the best goals for themselves. Before making adjustments in response to change, take time to reevaluate both the goals themselves and your progress toward them. First, determine whether your goals still fit the person you have become in the past week, or month, or year.
Circumstances can change quickly.
An unexpected pregnancy might cause a female student to rethink her educational goals. A couple in the market for a used car may discover their combined income enables them to buy a new car. Sometimes, your goals conflict with someone else's goals. For example, one spouse may want to move to a larger apartment, but the additional work hours needed to pay for the rent increase would prevent the other spouse from finishing required course work. If you feel you haven't gotten far, determine whether the goal is out of your range or simply requires more stamina than you had anticipated.