Hey Bestie,
My partner and I have been feeling a bit disconnected lately, and I recently started journaling to clear my head. It’s been helping me, but I’m wondering, is there a way journaling can help us reconnect together without it feeling like forced therapy?
Let’s get one thing straight though: connection doesn’t have to come from a big romantic gesture or a three-day couples retreat in the hinterlands (though that does sound dreamy). Sometimes, it’s as simple as a couple of shared pages, written with intention and curiosity.
Here’s what we know from the research: studies in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy have shown that couples who engage in reflective practices, including shared journaling or expressive writing, report higher levels of relationship satisfaction,