Good Conversations


A weekly newsletter encouraging couples to start talking like friends

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Creating Memories
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Creating Memories

What has been one of your favorite Christmas’ as an adult and what made it special?

How might you make this Christmas special?

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Grumpy Already?
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Grumpy Already?

How well are you managing your Grumpiness Level?

Are you already stressed, disappointed or irritable about things happening this Christmas?

How will you support each other?

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Honor Their Dreams
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Honor Their Dreams

This week, let's focus on how we can support our partner's dreams. Read this week's newsletter for more inspiration.

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Disappointment
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Disappointment

How do you handle disappointment?

Name and describe a recent disappointment. Is it still festering?

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Sports Connection
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Sports Connection

What do you and your partner love doing just for fun—no purpose, no pressure, just joy?

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Time for Beauty?
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Time for Beauty?

How do you make time as a person and as a couple to see and enjoy the beauty of nature?

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Emotionally Safe
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Emotionally Safe

What makes you feel emotionally safe with your spouse?

What keeps you from feeling emotionally safe?

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Alert
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Alert


Describe someone you have seen in the last two weeks who has done something kind, loving or commendable?

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Your Universe
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Your Universe

When you finish using something in your house like a kitchen item, tool, cleaner or something else, which unconscious question do you ask:

Where can I put this? Or Where does this go?

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Check-In
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Check-In

What is bringing you joy these days?

What keeps you awake at night?

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Challenge Report
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Challenge Report

One week check in:

Did you accept the six-second kiss challenge?

If you didn't, start today. If you did, did you notice anything?

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Fresh Eyes
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Fresh Eyes

When was the last time you noticed your spouse in a fresh way of appreciation?

What can you do to refresh your affection for your spouse?

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