Habits

9 articles on habits.

Why texting is ruining your relationship communication

How texting strips context from conversations, escalates conflict, and what research says about when to put the phone down.

Decades of research and thousands of hours of clinical observation reveal what thriving couples actually do. Most of it is boring.

Eight evening rituals backed by research to help couples transition from work mode to connection. Specific how-tos included.

A 30-day couples journaling practice with daily prompts. Based on Pennebaker's expressive writing research.

Phubbing, doomscrolling, and Instagram comparisons are eroding your relationship. How to set digital boundaries that actually stick.

Gratitude in relationships goes far beyond politeness. Research shows it's a relationship maintenance mechanism, when practiced right.

One question a day for 30 days, starting playful and getting more vulnerable as you go. About ten minutes each evening.

20 questions for couples to look back on the year, figure out where things stand, and decide what you both want from the next one.

15 questions to ask your partner every Sunday. Based on Gottman research, takes about 15 minutes, and keeps small issues from becoming big ones.