One full hour, phones in another room, eyes on only each other. It is a free at home date that runs about under 1 hr, in three steps.

Updated October 2026

Undivided Attention Hour

One full hour, phones in another room, eyes on only each other.

Strike 1Put both phones in a different room and set a one-hour timer somewhere unseen.
Strike 2Sit facing each other and talk about anything except logistics or chores.
Strike 3Let the hour end on its own instead of checking how much is left.

Upgrade itMake it a standing weekly hour instead of a one-time experiment.

RaincheckEven twenty minutes with phones away counts on an impossibly busy week.

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