Take time to see your spouse before you rush out the door in the morning: pause for a hug/kiss, ask them about their plans for the day, say “I love you”

Before getting up, take a moment to touch (even if it’s just holding hands for a second or a short snuggle) and acknowledge each other instead of immediately jumping into the day’s tasks

Say thank you for something specific or tell your spouse something you appreciate about them

Send a text to ask how the day is going—especially something specific that you remember was happening in their day

Take time to hug or kiss or talk for a minute when one walks through the door

Take time for small moments of physical touch

Sit next to each other on the couch or on the bed at night instead of defaulting to opposite sides of the room with separate screens

Put your phone away and pay attention when your partner talks to you

Ask questions about their day or follow-up questions about what they’re talking about

Take time to sit down to a meal together without phones, tv, etc.

Notice things they do (making dinner, chores, seeing to things around the house, providing for the family) and saying thank you for it

Make eye contact when talking

Say “I love you” or other simple statements of love

Acknowledge their emotions instead of just trying to find quick fixes

Spend time together working on a creative project that’s fun for both of you: cooking, gardening, painting, etc.

Take time for a 10-second hug

Make time for a short couple check-in to ask about each other’s day

Plan date night or other small times you can do something together

Use the Conversation Questions for Couples to have a fun, engaging, and deep conversation getting to know each other better