In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to prioritize quality time with our significant others. This involves establishing rituals, engaging in meaningful conversations, and supporting each other’s well-being.
About the Authors
Tina and Michael LeBlanc have been happily married since 2003, are parents to two teenage boys, and have over 20 years of combined experience as Licensed Counselling Therapists. Being experts in the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model and using it to help couples in their work, Tina and Michael drew from the EFT model to create a list of 10 Habits of Happy Couples. In this series of articles, they take you on a comprehensive walk through the 10 Habits, and with each, they give you an overview followed by specific tips you and your partner can use in your daily life.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to let daily responsibilities take over, but prioritizing quality time with your partner is essential for maintaining a strong and fulfilling relationship. By creating meaningful rituals, fostering open communication, and minimizing distractions, couples can deepen their connection and support each other’s well-being.
Make Quality Time a Priority
Despite busy schedules, setting aside dedicated time for your partner strengthens your relationship. Whether it’s a short daily check-in or a planned activity, these moments create lasting emotional connections.
Create Meaningful Rituals
Establishing traditions—like a weekly date night, a morning coffee together, or an evening walk—reinforces the value of togetherness. These small but consistent acts serve as anchors in a busy life.
Prioritize Communication
Engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to each other helps foster emotional intimacy. Take time to express appreciation, share thoughts, and offer support to strengthen your connection.
Stay Flexible
Balancing personal goals, work commitments, and relationship needs requires adaptability. Making space for each other—even when schedules are packed—ensures that your relationship remains a priority.
Disconnect to Reconnect
Unplugging from technology and distractions allows for deeper, uninterrupted connections. Designate tech-free times, like during meals or before bed, to focus on each other and nurture intimacy.
Quality relationships thrive on intention and effort. What’s one way you and your partner prioritize time together?
After a tough argument with Michael, I realized how important it is to handle the moments after a fight with care. In this post, I share what helped us come back together with honesty, understanding, and emotional clarity—tools that any couple can use to navigate the messy but necessary process of making peace.
Have you ever found yourself not quite ready to make up after an argument? Many couples make common mistakes in these moments, but with the right approach, reconciliation can be a lot smoother. Here are some mistakes to avoid—along with tips for handling things differently.
Triggers can feel overwhelming, but with vulnerability and self-awareness, they can become opportunities for growth and deeper connection.
Do you find yourself putting your plans on hold and losing touch with your individuality whenever you start a new relationship? While it’s natural to feel excited about a budding romance, it’s important to stay grounded and maintain your own identity. This guide will show you how to balance love and self-care with actionable tips for nurturing your individuality while fostering a healthy, lasting connection with your partner.
A big part of having a successful relationship is maintaining reasonable expectations. When your expectations are unreasonable, they will frequently go unmet. You become upset and angry when someone fails to meet your expectations.
Here are two quick strategies to stop arguments from escalating, improve your communication, and strengthen your relationship.
