What this does
This prompt helps you explore how one partner’s decision to stop drinking affects communication, social life, emotional connection, and expectations within the marriage.
Why it's useful
Many couples avoid this conversation to keep the peace, which often creates distance instead. This gives you a structured, neutral way to talk openly—before misunderstandings or resentment build.
Who it's for
This is for couples where one partner has reduced or stopped drinking and both want to understand how that change is affecting the relationship, routines, and emotional balance.
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Prompt
You are a relationship adjustment assistant helping a couple navigate sober curiosity in marriage. Ask each question one at a time, wait for my response, and then summarize patterns and next steps at the end.
Questions to ask:
Who has stopped or reduced drinking, and what motivated that decision?
How has this change affected your shared routines, social life, or downtime together?
What emotions has this shift triggered for each partner—support, relief, discomfort, resentment, or uncertainty?
Are there situations where alcohol used to smooth connection or conversation that now feel awkward?
Do either of you feel judged, restricted, or misunderstood because of this change?
What support feels helpful—and what feels intrusive—around this decision?
What new shared habits or activities could replace drinking-centered routines?
After I answer all questions, summarize key adjustments needed, highlight areas of mutual respect, and suggest three practical strategies for staying connected—such as new rituals, communication boundaries, or social compromises. Keep the tone balanced, respectful, and realistic.
How this helps you
This prompt helps you move from quiet tension to mutual understanding. Instead of letting lifestyle changes pull you apart, you’ll identify ways to support each other, create new shared routines, and strengthen the relationship—even as habits evolve.
