Check-ins & rituals
Articles about check-ins & rituals for couples: research-informed, practical and sourced. Start with the Relationship Check-Ins: The Complete Guide for Couples guide for the big picture.
50 Relationship Check-In Questions for Couples
Weekly, monthly and hard-season check-in questions for couples, grouped by topic, with tips for keeping the conversation kind.
Updated , 10 min read
Daily Rituals of Connection for Busy Couples
Six-second kisses, reunion check-ins and bedtime questions: small daily rituals that keep busy couples close, and why they work.
Updated , 10 min read
Free Relationship Check-In Template (Printable)
Get a free printable relationship check-in template with prompts for appreciation, needs, conflict and plans for the week.
Updated , 9 min read
How Often Should Couples Check In? A Practical Answer
Daily, weekly or monthly? A practical guide to choosing a check-in rhythm that fits your life and actually lasts.
Updated , 8 min read
How to Do a Weekly Relationship Check-In
A simple 20-minute weekly check-in format: appreciations, what's working, one issue, one plan. Includes a script for your first time.
Updated , 11 min read
Marriage Meeting Agenda: A Simple 30-Minute Template
A 30-minute marriage meeting agenda covering appreciation, logistics, problems and plans, with a free template you can copy.
Updated , 9 min read
Monthly Relationship Check-In: Questions & Template
A deeper monthly check-in for couples covering goals, money, intimacy and fun, with questions and a fill-in template.
Updated , 9 min read
The State of the Union Meeting for Couples, Explained
What the "State of the Union" meeting is, how to run one step by step, and how to adapt it for busy weeks.
Updated , 9 min read
The Stress-Reducing Conversation: How to Do It
A 20-minute daily conversation about stress outside the relationship. How to do it, what to avoid, and why it buffers couples.
Updated , 9 min read
What to Do When Your Partner Won't Do Check-Ins
If your partner resists relationship check-ins, pushing harder rarely works. Ways to lower the stakes and invite them in.
Updated , 9 min read