Coffin Corner

One of the benefits of your membership in Better Marriages is that you receive a monthly conversation starter from our series Knowing More, Loving More. Use these questions to promote thought and conversation and to lead to new discoveries for each of you about the other.

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"Dog days of summer"-refers to the hottest, most sultry part of the year. We in the Northern Hemisphere are just coming out of one of our hottest summers ever. Just like the dogs, we are typically inactive and have lower expectations during these days.

But soon will come some cooler, crisp days and we can reenergize our lives, activities and relationships!

Answer the following questions individually and then share your answers in dialogue fashion. Remember to listen for understanding and ask questions for clarification. Refrain from judging or giving advice.

1. Emotionally, how were the months of July and August different from other months this year for you?
2. In what ways did your activity change individually and as a couple?
3. List three things that you would like to change for this Fall for you and three things that you would like to change for your relationship.

Then, create a plan together for some fun Autumn activities.

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