Fall doesn’t have to be all about the big, once-a-year events like apple picking, Oktoberfest, or corn mazes that you choose to do together. It can also be about the smaller, weekly things that build connection, create memories, and give your marriage deeper meaning.

In this episode of the Team Us podcast, we share why traditions matter in marriage, how some of the best ones start, and three simple steps you can use to create your own weekly fall traditions as a couple.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• The surprising history behind corn mazes and Oktoberfest
• Why Dr. John Gottman says traditions (or “rituals of connection”) matter for couples
• How even haphazard, accidental traditions can become meaningful when nurtured
• Three simple steps to create weekly fall traditions without feeling overwhelmed
• Practical ideas, from cozy movie nights to coffee shop dates, that you can start this week

US TIME CHALLENGE

This week, create one weekly fall tradition with your spouse. Use the three steps from today’s episode to get started and see how it adds connection and meaning to your week.

STAY CONNECTED BEYOND THE PODCAST

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s next. And we’d love to hear from you! What weekly fall tradition will you try first? Share it with us on social media or send us a message at AshleighSlater.com.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• “The Origin of 25 Fall Traditions” by Stacy Conradt (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/86478/origins-25-fall-traditions)
• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver (https://a.co/d/fWccp2c)
• “Traditions in Marriage: Setting a New Course” by Laura Schupp (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/traditions-in-marriage-setting-a-new-course/)
• All It Takes Is a Goal by John Acuff (https://a.co/d/3pBz0VC)

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