Season 1: Foundations of Connection

Title: The Power of Tiny Rituals

When it comes to keeping love alive, most people imagine big romantic gestures: surprise trips, candlelit dinners, or elaborate date nights. But research shows it’s the tiny rituals—the everyday, repeated moments of connection—that keep relationships strong.

In this episode, Angela explores why small rituals matter more than grand gestures, how they build trust, intimacy, and belonging, and how couples can create their own meaningful rituals. Drawing from both Gottman Method research and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), you’ll learn how to weave love into the fabric of daily life—without adding stress or another “to-do.”

Relationship Reset

Choose one tiny ritual to create or strengthen this week. It could be a goodbye kiss, a daily text, or asking: “What was the best part of your day?” Stick with it for 7 days and notice how it changes your connection.

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Presented by Angela Kingma

Edited by Tayte McHugh