Relationship tips: 10 weekly check-in questions for couples to deepen emotional intimacy

Published on: Oct 21, 2023, 09:56:14 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

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Fostering emotional intimacy is crucial in relationships. Strengthen your emotional bond with your partner by asking these meaningful weekly check-in questions.

When we talk about physical intimacy in a romantic relationship, things like holding hands, hugging, kissing, etc. usually come to mind. However, fostering emotional intimacy is just as important, if not more crucial, than physical intimacy in any romantic relationship. In fact, it's one of the main things that distinguishes it from other types of relationships. The closeness and connection between two people who feel safe and secure with each other is known as emotional intimacy. But it's much more complex than just 'closeness'. It involves the idea of someone else seeing, knowing and understanding you. It involves developing a close relationship and understanding. (Also read: Types of intimacy we can build in relationships )

"If you’re feeling distant from your partner, open-ended questions are a great way to increase your closeness. Ask these questions weekly to check in on how your relationship is doing," says Amanda Twiggs, marriage coach and relationship counsellor. She further shared some important weekly check-in questions for couples to deepen emotional intimacy.

Weekly Emotional Intimacy Check-Ins for Couples

1. What is something you're proud of this week?

Share your achievements and what made you proud this week. It can be something simple.

2. What was the most difficult part of your week?

Discuss the challenges you faced during the week.

3. How could I have better supported you this week?

Explore how your partner could have provided better support during those struggles.

4. What are your goals for next week?

Share what you aim to accomplish in the coming week.

5. What can I do to support your goals?

Discuss ways your partner can assist you in achieving your goals.

6. When did you feel most connected with me this week?

Share when you felt most connected during the week.

7. What is one loving action you'd like from me this coming

week?

Examples: handholding, hugging, help with housework, emotional support etc.

8. What if anything upset you this week?

Explore if either of you experienced triggers during the week.

9. How can I best support you when you are feeling upset?

Perhaps it's more emotional validation, empathy, or just simply listening.

10. What is something you would like to do together next week?

Come up with ways to bring joy into your relationship.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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