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Relationship Check-In Template (Free Printable)

By Jocelyn Johnson, relationship coach with 8 years working with couples · Last updated: October 19, 2026 · Facts checked: October 19, 2026

The short answer

This free relationship check-in template follows the five phases of the Relationship Check-In Method™: Gratitude, Re-friending, Connection, Future-Gazing and Conflict Resolution. Print it, grab a pen, set aside about an hour, and take turns filling it in out loud or on paper. No sign-up needed.

Before you start

Set aside about an hour. Put phones away. Read the Check-In Commitments aloud to each other. Take turns: one answers while the other listens without fixing or defending.

Date: ____________________ Partner names: ______________________________

1. Gratitude

One thing I appreciated about you this week:

One thing I am grateful for about us:

2. Re-friending

Something fun we could do together this month:

Something that made me laugh this week:

3. Connection

When I felt closest to you this week:

What helps me feel heard:

4. Future-Gazing

What I am looking forward to:

One thing we could start, stop or keep doing:

5. Conflict Resolution

Something still on my mind from this week:

What I needed in that moment:

One thing I am willing to try differently:

Close

One thing I appreciate about you after this check-in:

Our next check-in is: ______________________________________

Want more prompts? See our 25 relationship check-in questions, the Relationship Check-In Deck™ or Happy Partners AI.

Frequently asked questions

Is this relationship check-in template free?

Yes. Print this page or save it as a PDF. No sign-up is needed.

How do I print the template?

Use the Print button on this page or your browser's print option. The page is set up to print cleanly.

How long does it take to fill in?

Plan on about an hour, taking turns.

Do I need the deck or the app?

No. The template works on its own. The Relationship Check-In Deck™ and Happy Partners AI run the same method with more prompts and coaching.

How often should we use it?

The Relationship Check-In Method™ recommends checking in weekly or twice a month, for about an hour.

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Happy Partners AI is not therapy or crisis support. If you are in immediate danger or in crisis, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line. If you are afraid of your partner or being hurt, check-ins are not the right tool: in the U.S. you can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or thehotline.org.