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LESSON 3 · Keep the Fire Alive

The Intentional Evening

Reclaim one evening a week as an intentional connection evening. No devices after dinner. Play a card game, cook something new together, or talk about anything other than logistics and the kids.

The goal isn't just being in the same room — it's actually engaging as romantic partners again, not household co-managers. Pick the same evening each week and defend it like any other standing commitment — protection is what turns a nice idea into a habit.