MORE TOGETHER · A SIMPLE WEEKLY RITUAL
5-Minute Connection Check-In
Five prompts. One honest conversation. A little more closeness.
Appreciate
Something I appreciated lately- What you did that mattered
- A quality I love in you
- A small thing that went unnoticed
Update
Something happening in my world- How I feel emotionally or physically
- Work, family or friends
- A stressor, change or good news
Ask
Something I am wondering- A question instead of an assumption
- A clarification I need
- A way I can understand you better
Request
One small thing that would help- Support, time or affection
- One specific action
- A positive, doable way to show up
Dream
Something for us to look forward to- A shared goal or adventure
- A future vision
- A fun idea, trip or experience
THE LISTENING RULE
Listen all the way through.
NO REBUTTING · NO INTERRUPTING · NO DEFENDING · NO EXPLAINING · NO CORRECTING
“What I hear you saying is…”
Reflect back what you heard. Then switch roles.
Make five minutes count
- Set a timer for five minutes each.
- Put phones and distractions away.
- Be honest and kind.
- Try it daily or at least weekly.
- Watch connection grow.