9 Things All Couples Should Do Once a Year As far as nurturing your relationship goes, there are a heck of a lot of things (like kids and work and constantly-texting mothers-in-law) that get in the way. But instead of trying to juggle it all, prioritize doing the following nine things together annually to help your bond—and couple connection—grow. TWENTY20 HAVE A STATE OF THE UNION ABOUT FINANCES Sure, you both know the ballpark balances of your investments and 401(k), but planning a conversation that’s a deep dive into your bottom line is a smart idea so you can stay on the same page about short- and long-term financial goals. It also affords you the opportunity to recalculate if something (like your emergency savings or kids’ college funds) is running low. HOOZONE/GETTY IMAGES AND A BIG BLOWOUT FIGHT For the love of Pete, if your husband doesn’t learn to load the dishwasher properly, you’re going to scream. ...