These 5 weekday habits are common in happy couples, says expert psychologist
If you do these 5 things with your partner, you are likely to be a happier couple.
Every couple goes through ups and downs. Whether it’s a particularly stressful period of your life together or simply a flash in the pan, getting through the tough moments and being alright on the other side is something that ultimately makes you stronger. Given the fact we all go through rough patches, it’s important to acknowledge the good times, the heartfelt moments, and the love that remains.
Psychologist Mark Travers, a couples‑research specialist and husband, argues that nurturing intimacy doesn’t have to wait for weekends, it thrives during the weekday grind. He points to five simple habits shared by couples in the happiest relationships, ones that some of us might well neglect during the hustle of Monday to Friday.
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1. Small morning rituals
It doesn’t require grand gestures. Travers suggests starting your day with a little touch of togetherness—a few minutes of cuddling, making the bed side by side, sharing that first cup of coffee in casual synchronicity. It’s about creating quiet moments of connection before screens and deadlines take over.
2. Touch points throughout the day
Between commutes, meetings, and errands, loving partners don’t go radio‑silent. A midday text, a check‑in call, even a silly GIF can bridge the gap and keep you connected in the chaos of routine. Travers calls them “powerful mood-boosters” and “a simple way to make your partner feel seen.”
3. Mutual decompression
After a long day, the happiest couples make space to reconnect. Whether it’s chatting about the day, walking the dog together, or sharing dinner—those low‑pressure, evening wind‑down rituals reinforce how much they care about each other.
4. Solo moments of presence
Phones, notifications, and social media can hijack even the best intentions. To stay close, couples intentionally carve out a little ‘me time’—like during weekday meals or bedtime—so they can unwind without the daily distractions. “Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to recharge separately first,” Travers writes.
5. Nighttime check-in
Travers says “the best way to tend to your connection, without exhausting yourselves in the process” is to perform nighttime ‘audits’, a simple question of “How are you, really?” or “Are we okay?” which can really help in getting things out in the open before another hectic day at work or the busy weekend.
A study found that couples who directly address problems instead of relying on passive aggression tend to have happier relationships.
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