Teach couples a repeatable weekly conversation for staying connected. Workshop exercises: 1) Rate connection, stress, teamwork, and spiritual life from 1-10. 2) Share one win from the week. 3) Name one concern using a gentle start-up. 4) Agree on one action each spouse will take before the next check-in.
Model listening before fixing. James 1:19 supports being quick to listen and slow to speak. Keep the check-in brief enough to sustain weekly.