My partner and I were drifting apart. Not fighting — just... coexisting. Same couch, different screens, zero connection.

So we tried something stupid simple: a 5-minute check-in every night before bed.

No phones. No distractions. Just three questions:

1. What made you smile today?

2. What stressed you out?

3. What's one thing I can do for you tomorrow?

First week felt awkward. Second week we started looking forward to it. By week three, we were talking more than we had in months.

Small rituals beat grand gestures every time.

I started Lovely Letter to share stuff like this — real, practical relationship advice for couples who want more than just "fine."

Free to join. New letter every week. Come hang.