Accountability partners have never worked for me. I've tried to implement this a dozen times in my life while trying to make some hard changes and build healthier habits. On paper, it looks great, but in reality it's always a flop, proving to myself that I am on my own if I want to truly create who I want to be.
Do I have people in my life to run me to the hospital at a 3am emergency? Yes. Do I have a friend who would help my family if I couldn't? Yes. Do I have a friend I could confide in? Yes. Do I have a friend willing to check in on me on a routine basis? No. Do I have a friend to ask me if I'm staying on track when trying to better myself? No.
My experience with the idea of having an accountability partner is just fairytale stuff.
I've had to realize that if I want to make changes, I can get help creating a road map. I can talk to someone about gaining the skills. The road is lonely and I have to want it for myself. I must keep myself motivated and persevere. It's hard or maybe impossible to find someone to truly walk alongside me.