Ten minutes.
Room for each other.
The 10-minute emotional safety check-in.
A simple weekly pause to share what felt good, what felt heavy, and what would help next. Make a little room to hear each other.
Try the check-in
Before you begin
Make space.
Then listen.
Choose a quiet moment, put your phones aside, and set a ten-minute timer. Take turns answering the three prompts below, leaving time for both of you.
You don’t have to solve everything in one conversation. Let your partner finish, listen with curiosity, and ask before offering advice.
Your weekly check-in
Three prompts.
A little more understanding.
One person shares. The other listens. Then switch.
- 01 / Notice the good
“Here’s what felt good this week…”
A small moment, something you appreciated, or a time you felt connected.
- 02 / Share the load
“Here’s where I felt stretched or overloaded…”
Share your experience in your own words. Leave room for your partner to understand.
- 03 / Look ahead
“Here’s one thing that would help me next week…”
Make it specific. A little support, a change of pace, or something you can do together.
No fixing. No debating. Just clarity.
Carry it into your week
Small moments.
Worth repeating.
Thank each other for sharing. Choose one small thing to carry forward, and make time to check in again next week.
“I’m here. I’m listening.Explore connection
We’re in this together.”