#50 - Ships Passing in the Night? 4 Questions for Better Communication

In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad talks with Eli Weinstein, therapist and author of the new book, “From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years,” about simple systems that can transform how couples communicate during the busiest seasons of life.

Between work, kids, school schedules, and the everyday chaos of family life, many couples feel like ships passing in the night. Conversations that once lasted hours now happen in quick bursts across the kitchen while someone is asking for a snack and someone else is looking for their shoes.

Eli shares four helpful questions couples can ask before starting an important conversation. These questions help set the tone, clarify expectations, and reduce misunderstandings before they even start.

In this episode, we talk about:

* The four simple questions couples can ask before starting important conversations to reduce conflict and misunderstanding

* How to create space for communication with a couple’s journal

* The importance of having a daily 10-minute check-in

Tidy Takeaway

Just like maintaining a home requires systems, maintaining a relationship does too.

Important Links:

👀 Follow Eli Weinstein on IG: @thedudetherapist

📚 Order Eli’s Book: From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years

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📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life

🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com

📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad

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