Practices
Every practice in the library, in one list. Narrow it by how long you have, who it is written for, and where you are right now.
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4 practicesWho it is written for · Me
Approach · Gottman
When · Coming and going
Make one greeting or parting linger a few seconds longer than usual today.
A held hug at the door, a real kiss, not the quick automatic one. Let it last.
Before you leave today, find your spouse and say goodbye properly, face to face.
Not a shout from the door. A real parting, a word about when you will be back.
When you come home today, find your spouse before anything else, and give a full minute.
Before the post, the phone, the fridge. Them first, with your eyes and attention.
Before you part in the morning, take two minutes to learn one thing happening in your partner's day.
A short chat and a warm goodbye at parting keeps you connected through the hours apart.
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