"When was the last time you had an uninterrupted chat with your partner? It's so easy to come home from a busy day, turn on a show, and then go to bed without really catching up. While it's fine to coexist on occasion - let's be real, sometimes you're just too tired to talk - it's still important to check in regularly."
"According to Chloe Lankshear, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, the 10-minute rule is a practice coined by Dr. Terri Orbuch that's all about giving a partner undivided attention. It might look like 10 minutes in the morning when you tell your partner about your schedule, or 10 minutes after work, where you sit down and catch up before doing anything else. You can do it every day or ask for a quick 10 minutes as-needed when you're feeling unheard or unappreciated."
The 10-minute rule asks partners to give each other undivided attention for ten minutes to share thoughts and experiences. One partner speaks for ten minutes while the other listens silently, then partners switch. The practice can occur in the morning, after work, daily, or as needed when one feels unheard or distant. Regular ten-minute exchanges foster emotional closeness, increase understanding of each other's days, and improve communication. The rule is intentionally brief to be realistic for busy schedules and can be adapted to couple needs. Consistent application helps partners show up for each other and address small issues before they grow.
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