Have a shared vision Spend time thinking about what you both want to have in life - with and without each other. Remember that no one stays forever. It’s something that you may not want to even think about but it’s the world we live in and some things are unpredictable. You have to have a vision. If you don’t, none of you can get something worth following.
Remember that being smart doesn’t mean successful. Not all the smart kids stand out. Most importantly, a well-educated and well-behaved parent is more likely to understand the importance of support a child needs.