Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2522: A Simple Tool For Connection In Relationships: The Check-In by Lisa Merlo-Booth on How to Improve Intimacy
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Mar 17, 2025 Communication is essential for intimacy, yet many couples overlook its importance. A simple daily tool, the check-in, encourages partners to share thoughts and experiences without distractions. By dedicating just 15-30 minutes a day, couples can deepen their bond. This structured approach transforms interactions from mere roommates to intimate partners, allowing for genuine connection. Sharing your world with your partner can lead to greater joy and fulfillment in the relationship.
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Importance of Daily Communication
- Couples often underestimate daily communication, leading to emotional distance.
- If connection lacks at home, partners seek it elsewhere, potentially jeopardizing the relationship.
The Check-In
- Implement "the check-in," a 15-30 minute daily conversation about each partner's day.
- Share positive, negative, exciting, or stressful moments to decompress and connect.
Check-In Ground Rules
- Give your partner undivided attention during the check-in; avoid multitasking and distractions.
- Keep the check-in brief (15-30 minutes) and avoid discussing relationship problems during this time.