Sunday nights used to be chaotic and disorganized.
One of us would be checking work email.
The other would be changing our toddlers diaper getting her ready for bed.
Both of us bracing for Monday.
Zero of us actually talking or knowing really what the other needs to accomplish next week.
So we started blocking 15 minutes.
Just 15 minutes. Every Sunday.
To check in, sync up, support eachother and breathe — together.
We call it the Sunday 15.
Here’s how it works:
🧠 Step 1: Gut Check
“How are you doing — really?”
Emotionally, mentally, physically.
Each person shares for ~2 minutes, uninterrupted. Just listen.
📆 Step 2: Schedule Sync
“What does your week look like?”
Work stress, kid events, travel, late meetings — get it all on the table.
Spot friction before it causes resentment.
🧺 Step 3: Invisible Labor Round
“What did you do this week that went unseen?”
Give each other credit where it’s due.
Follow up with: “What do you need more of this week?”
💬 Step 4: Appreciation + Closer
“What did you appreciate about me this week?”
Simple. True. End on connection.
This takes 15 minutes.
And it saves us hours of miscommunication, assumptions, and snapping later in the week.
You don’t need therapy.
You need a ritual that makes space to be partners, not just teammates.
📥 Want the template?
I built a printable / fillable version of the Sunday 15 — download it now so you can start this weekend.