Practice 10. Rituals Map¶
Traditions and rituals create a sense of stability and closeness in your relationship.
They can be big family celebrations or small everyday habits.
This map will help you record existing rituals and imagine new ones to enrich your shared life.
You’ll need: pen, paper (or this page)
Time: 15–20 minutes
Use when:
- You feel your days are too routine or disconnected
- You want to strengthen the sense of “us”
- You’re looking for joyful habits to anchor your life together
1. Our existing traditions and rituals¶
Examples: weekend breakfasts together, anniversary celebrations, annual vacation.
2. Which new traditions do we want to introduce¶
Examples: a monthly board-game night, walks together, a family photo album.
3. Personal rituals I would like to keep¶
Examples: evening reading, morning coffee alone, sports.
Conclusion¶
Traditions and rituals create a sense of “our world.” Even small habits can become the foundation of closeness and warmth.
Outcome: A living map of shared and personal rituals that strengthen belonging and joy in daily life.