Set Reminders for Emotional Encounters With Your Partner
Some people have the ability to be emotionally present with their partner to regularly check in, show appreciation, and send cute or funny messages just because they are. And some people … no.
If you find it difficult to express your emotions to people who are dear to you, or you just forget about it, the solution can be simple: send yourself a few reminders throughout the day.
When Chris Welch, editor of The Verge, jokingly tweeted last week about a family counseling app that reminds users to show gratitude on a daily basis, write something to make their partner smile, or ask how their day, many people answered, in fact, in different variations : It’s a good idea.
As one respondent said, “As someone with ADHD, I think this can be very helpful. I think my friends will confirm that I am a person with good intentions, but it is difficult for my brain to constantly express these things. “
Others noted that it can be helpful for those struggling with anxiety or depression – or simply for those who are not naturally programmed to be supportive or present but want to make it better.
Welch came in by linking subscribers to an original family counseling app called Lasting . That’s $ 11.99 a month, which is quite a lot (but honestly, it does more than just send you text reminders, and if that’s what saves your relationship, then hey, this could be a good deal).
But you can accomplish the same goal (for free) by setting regular calendar reminders in your cell, writing it down as a task if you’re using a paper planner, or sending yourself an email the night before to remind you of tomorrow morning to get in touch. on your day. You can also try a free reminder app like Alarmed or Any.DO.
Remember to change the time of day when you send this thank you from time to time so that it doesn’t become too obvious.