The INSIDER Summary:
- If it's a serious relationship, the finance talk has to happen eventually. Stay on the same page about short- and long-term financial goals
- To help your relationship grow binge-watch a show or clean out your closet together.
As far as nurturing your relationship goes, there are a heck of a lot of things (like kids and work and constantly-texting mothers-in-law) that get in the way. But instead of trying to juggle it all, prioritize doing the following nine things together annually to help your bond—and couple connection—grow.
Have a state of the union about finances
Sure, you both know the ballpark balances of your investments and 401(k), but planning a conversation that’s a deep dive into your bottom line is a smart idea so you can stay on the same page about short- and long-term financial goals. It also affords you the opportunity to recalculate if something (like your emergency savings or kids’ college funds) is running low.
And a big blowout fight
For the love of Pete, if your husband doesn’t learn to load the dishwasher properly, you’re going to scream. OK, now you’re screaming. It’s not only cathartic, it’s good for your overall relationship health since, eventually, you’ll have to hash things out and reach a compromise. (Hello, growth.)
Have sex in a weird new place
Like the kitchen…or in the backseat or the high school parking lot. (Hey, whatever floats your boat.)
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