Plan a regular relationship check-in with my partner
A simple, recurring check-in format with questions that help couples stay connected and catch small issues early.
The prompt
Help me set up a regular relationship check-in with my partner.
How long we've been together and our situation: [e.g. "5 years, two young kids, both work full time"]
What we want from it: [e.g. "feel closer", "fewer surprise arguments", "plan money and chores together"]
Topics we tend to avoid or argue about: [e.g. "money", "in-laws", "intimacy", "housework"]
How often and how long: [e.g. "weekly, 30 minutes"]
What tends to go wrong when we talk: [e.g. "turns into complaints", "one of us shuts down"]
Design:
1. A repeatable agenda with time blocks: appreciation first, then what's going well, what's been hard, logistics for the week ahead, and one thing each of us needs.
2. A question bank: 15 questions grouped by theme (connection, stress, plans, intimacy, money) that are open, not leading.
3. Ground rules: e.g. one topic at a time, no phones, pause if it heats up, "I" statements.
4. How to raise a hard topic gently during the check-in, with sample wording.
5. How to suggest this to my partner so it doesn't sound like a criticism.
6. A monthly and a yearly variation (bigger-picture goals).
Keep it light enough that we'll actually keep doing it. If I describe fear, control, threats, or violence, say clearly that this format isn't the right tool and point me to support services. If we keep getting stuck, suggest a couples counselor.
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What to fill in
- e.g. "5 years, two young kids, both work full time"
- e.g. "money", "in-laws", "intimacy", "housework"
- e.g. "weekly, 30 minutes"
- e.g. "turns into complaints", "one of us shuts down"
How this prompt is built
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