Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

A Strong Dose

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Nov 13, 2025
Ankur from Hyderabad shares his unique approach to marital happiness, using an Excel spreadsheet to track relationship categories. He humorously discusses his wife's preference for casual talks over structured check-ins. The conversation turns lively as Ankur asks Conan to join him in a dance performance of the hit song 'Naatu Naatu.' They bond over dreams and shared energy, while also tackling serious topics like parenting and career priorities, creating a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt advice.
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ANECDOTE

Weekly Relationship Spreadsheet

  • Ankur described how he and his wife use a weekly check-in that references an Excel sheet of life categories to track their relationship.
  • Conan reacted with amused skepticism but accepted that if it works for them, it’s fine.
ADVICE

Schedule Regular Heart-to-Hearts

  • Do have regular heart-to-heart check-ins to surface issues and maintain connection with your partner.
  • Use structured categories when helpful, but prioritize organic conversation when needed.
INSIGHT

Balance Metrics With Organic Connection

  • Quantifying relationship factors can help track trends, but partners may prefer less algorithmic approaches.
  • Balance measurement with organic interaction to keep check-ins meaningful.
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