Doug NollI'm called in when human dynamics are getting in the way of strategic leadership execution.

Marriage Advice: 2 Questions to Reconnect Daily

3 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief video, Doug Noll addresses couples who feel their marriage has become more like a business partnership, dominated by discussions of goals, schedules, and finances, which erodes intimacy. He proposes a simple nightly ritual: a 5‑minute check‑in where each partner asks two questions—what stressed you today and what made you feel good. The purpose is to shift conversation from task‑oriented talk to emotional sharing, fostering connection without the need for problem‑solving or planning. Noll ends with a call‑to‑action, inviting viewers to comment for a full 5‑minute check‑in guide.

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As business partners, if your marriage feels more like a business meeting than a relationship, you're not alone. A lot of couples spend their days talking about goals, schedules, money, and before they know it, real intimacy gets replaced with business talk. You start to feel like coworkers instead of partners. Here's a quick fix. Take 5 minutes every night to ask your partner 2 simple questions. First, ask your partner what stressed them that day. Second, ask about what made them feel good. That's it. No fixing, no planning, just listening. These 2 questions shift the focus from tasks to feelings, and they remind you why you're a team in the first place. Comment, connect, and I'll send you the full 5-minute check-in guide.