November 2025 - Magazine - Page 150
Mi n i str i es
OUT of TIME
A Marriage Meeting That Works
Does it ever feel like you and your spouse are operating from different
playbooks? Do you feel like you need to call a time-out so you can get
on the same page? When you9re stressed out about the budget, but your
spouse is focused solely on meal planning for the week, how do you
move forward productively as a team?
We9ve long touted the benefits of a regular relationship check-in. After all,
a strong marriage is the foundation and heart of your family. But we also
recognize that a lot more goes into keeping a household running smoothly, and when you9re not aligned on those other things, it affects your relationship, too. That9s where a regular marriage meeting comes in. While a
typical relationship check-in is all about 3 you guessed it 3 your relationship, a marriage meeting can be a more all-encompassing chance to
get aligned on the other things that make up your daily life together. Here
are some tips to creating a marriage meeting that works.
1. Pencil it in and make it a priority.
The first step to creating a successful marriage meeting is making it a regular and consistent thing, otherwise there9s a good chance it9ll simply get
pushed to the back burner and not happen. So set a cadence, whether
it9s weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Consider what makes the most sense for
your lives that moment, and remember you can adjust the schedule if
you need to. Prioritize it in the same way you do with the kids9 activities or
appointments. Create a calendar invite with the expectation that you9ll
both be there 3 physically and mentally!
2. Set the stage for success.
If you want the meeting to be productive, plan ahead for what you9ll talk
