In most jobs, people get annual reviews. In most relationships, people get occasional eye rolls. 

We don’t often sit down and talk about ways it can work better, how we can be a better team. It’s often easier to point the finger outward rather than asking ourselves what we can do better. 

That’s why years ago, Chris and I started doing an annual relationship review. We do it on our anniversary because it’s a natural yearly cycle, and a way to say, “we made it to another year - shall we sign up for another?” 

We often find things that each of us have been doing for the other person that felt like no big deal, but actually meant a lot to the other person. We also find some places for constructive feedback that can help make each of us happier in the long run. 

The ultimate goal is to live in a more connected, awake, vulnerable life and marriage. 

Since it’s been so helpful for us, I figured this would be helpful for some of you, too! 

[Click here to download my Annual Relationship Review for Couples]

My recommendation: 

Set up a time in your calendar when you’ll sit down and do the review together. Whether it’s right around your next anniversary date, or at the year’s end, having it scheduled will make all the difference.

Please forward this on to a few people in your life who could use it, too! 

Andrea