The Importance of Interactions in Marriages

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We tend to gather on autopilot. We don't pause to ask, what is the purpose of this gathering? What is the need in my community or in this life? Why am I hosting a wedding? Is it to unite the tribe? Or is it to bring together people who may never again come together in this way? But when the going gets tough in our marriage, they've actually have a stake in our marriage and are willing to fight for it because of what they experienced 10 years ago at their wedding. And we're kind of walking around like zombies... maybe very well-dressed zombies but zombies in many of our gatherings.

You’ve posted a photo of your vaccine card on Instagram. The CDC says it’s okay to leave your bunker. Some of your friends have expressed interest in taking off their masks, breaking the six-foot barrier, and hanging out with you. Do you remember how? Whether you’re anxious about leaving your house or impatient to trade your house slippers for blue suede shoes, we could all use a refresher on how to connect with our fellow humans ... in person — and in a way that is not just pleasant but meaningful. That’s why we’re dusting off one of our favorite episodes, a conversation with Priya Parker, whose book, “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters,” is essential post-pandemic reading.