Hey there,
You told us you're celebrating a milestone. Maybe you just got engaged, recently married, or hitting an anniversary worth honoring.
First: congratulations. This moment matters.
And because you're in a chapter worth protecting, we want to share some research backed insights over the next few emails. Things that can help you build on this milestone, not just celebrate it.
Here's something worth knowing about what comes next.
What the research reveals:
Dr. John Gottman's research found that couples who build rituals of connection (consistent, intentional practices that prioritize their relationship) are significantly more likely to stay satisfied over time.
These rituals don't have to be elaborate. They just have to be protected.
A weekly date night. A morning coffee conversation. A nightly check in.
The practice matters less than the consistency.
The milestone trap:
Here's what happens to most couples after a big milestone: the wedding ends, the honeymoon fades, and daily life takes over. The intention that defined the milestone gets buried under logistics.
The couples who thrive are the ones who build a bridge from the milestone to the everyday.
What 200k+ couples have done:
Many couples celebrating milestones have started a simple ritual: one intentional conversation per week using a tool like the Intimacy Deck.
Not to fix anything. But to protect what they've built.
The milestone isn't the destination. It's the starting line.
To everything that comes next,
The BestSelf Team
