The Marriage Meeting: A Simple Weekly Habit That Can Transform Your Relationship

Let’s be honest—talking about hard things in marriage can feel... hard.

Maybe you’ve tried to bring something up with your husband, but it led to a fight.

Maybe you’ve kept quiet to avoid conflict, but now resentment is quietly growing beneath the surface.

Or maybe life has just gotten so busy that real conversations are rare, and you’re feeling more like roommates than soulmates.

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

So many women I coach tell me the same thing: “We love each other, but we just don’t know how to talk to each other anymore.”

Communication is one of the top areas couples struggle with—and also one of the most powerful places to rebuild connection.

That’s why I’m so excited to share a gentle, grace-filled tool called the Marriage Meeting. It’s based on the work of Marcia Naomi Berger in her book Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love, and it’s helped many couples create space for meaningful, kind, productive conversations that draw them closer.

What I love most about this format is that it starts with appreciation—which helps both people soften, open up, and feel seen. When a conversation begins with gratitude, the whole tone shifts. Defensiveness melts. Kindness rises. Love grows.

I wish I had something like this years ago.

I can still remember so many nights when I would be completely drained after a long day with our young children—just waiting for 6 p.m. to come so I could finally hand off the chaos to my husband. But then he’d call. At 6 p.m. To say he wouldn’t be home at 6 p.m. again.

I felt unloved. Unimportant. Like I wasn’t a priority.

And I was angry—because I was also exhausted.

But every time I brought it up, it led to a fight. He couldn’t understand why I was so upset. And I didn’t know how to say it in a way that felt calm, not critical. Over time, those little hurts built walls between us.

I needed help. I needed a way to talk about things like this without blowing up or shutting down.

That’s what makes this Marriage Meeting format so beautiful.

It gives you a rhythm of intentional connection—a chance to say, “Hey, I need help with this,” or “I really appreciated that,” or even “Here’s something I’m struggling with,” in a safe, respectful space. It takes the pressure off the daily dance and helps you both feel seen, heard, and on the same team.

And let me just say this:
Busyness isn’t an excuse not to have these meetings.
It’s the very reason we need them.

If you’re craving more peace in your home, more partnership in your responsibilities, and more connection in your marriage—this is a powerful place to begin.

I’ve created a beautiful printable guide that will walk you through how to start your own Marriage Meeting. It’s completely free—my gift to you—because I believe in this work, and I know how transformational it can be.

Download your free Marriage Meeting Template HERE!

You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just have to start the conversation.