As much as things have changed in my household over the last few months, with moving to a new house, endless home improvement projects, and our sweet pup passing away, we are all realizing how much our usual family traditions feel different this year.

Not necessarily bad different, but different as they’re filled with mixed feelings and some uncertainty. 

Which is exactly why it feels so important to lean into rituals of connection, both old and new.  Even when things feel different or hard, rituals are a way to turn towards each other. 

Rituals of connection and tradition are actually a beautiful foundation for your relationship.

Small rituals that help the two of you stay connected even when the busyness of life is swirling around you.

My husband and I have a few holiday traditions, just the two of us.  One which always includes watching “Love Actually” together. Every year since we’ve been married, we find some time during the season to watch it together and despite us knowing exactly what’s going to happen, it’s something that slows us down… together. 

And rituals of connection are not just traditions that happen once a year, they’re also daily ways for the two of you to turn towards each other. 

For example, pouring each other the first cup of coffee in the morning or giving each other a hug when you arrive home. 

These seemingly small but significant details represent a lot in your partnership. 

Because the small ways you connect on a daily basis ARE the foundation of your relationship.

Rituals of connection are a way of turning towards each other… in a way that can always be counted on.

Rituals of connection are proven to shape your life together in a positive way.

So whether it’s rituals around conversations, touch, or how you celebrate holidays…

Create small rituals of connection.

And enjoy the firm foundation it puts under the two of you.

I’m cheering for you!

-A

P.S. If it feels overwhelming to be vulnerable enough to connect with each other on a daily basis or you’re struggling to find ways to reconnect, please reach out. That’s what I’m here for.