The combination of 1 and 8 is excellent for inspiring both of you to get busy. ~first~, you will be pursuing goals and ~second~ will be discovering them. You are both treading on a path of progress and the potential for financial improvement, although with an 8 in the picture, ~second~ should also be on guard against getting drawn into get-rich-quick schemes. 

The gap between these cycles is considerable and has to do with your different inner/spiritual paths. This may become particularly clear during this period, which could create problems for your relationship. Much of this is likely to be inconsequential (so a useful bit of advice is to ignore issues that are not significant). 

Usually, to maintain a healthy relationship you need to talk about your differences. However, there are occasions when it is better to avoid touchy subjects and accept that you are individuals with differing opinions and approaches. This is a time to ignore your differences and simply enjoy one another's company.

You are both going through cycles that strengthen your position materially; during this period, your best approach is to focus on that. As to contrasts in your intellectual or spiritual viewpoints, it may be best to let sleeping dogs lie. 