The difficulty level on asking this question is close to maximum. The answer you get from your significant other will usually be along the lines of: “I need you to really listen to what I’m saying,” or “I need you not to doubt me right now,” or “I need you to admit that you’re wrong sometimes.” Not easy stuff to hear. But if you can ask this question and act selflessly on the response, it’s a relationship saver. 100%. Continue reading What do you need most from me right now?
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What can I do to help you right now?
Here’s another question from Glennon Doyle Melton. She gives great alternatives to “How was your day?” that work beautifully with your significant other. At the end of a tough day, this question gets you moving in a productive direction immediately. Continue reading What can I do to help you right now?
When did you feel loved today?
If you can’t imagine asking your S.O. this question, you’re not alone. But if you can get over the initial weirdness, it will pay off huge dividends. As Glennon Doyle Melton writes over at the massive blog she started at Momastery, this question saved her marriage. It’s a deeply honest article. The questions included in it work 100x better than the vanilla, “Hi honey. How was your day?” Continue reading When did you feel loved today?