Evenings when one wants to tell the whole story of the day and the other wants to recharge alone often land on the same day. Saving the long stories for the weekend can make weeknights feel much lighter.

because both work things out right when they clash is something they both feel at ease with, but because their sense of closeness blends togetherness and room takes a little more effort here.

There are mornings when affection passes between them but their signals still miss each other. The same feeling arrives as words on some days and as care on others.

The foot wanting to stride ahead often meets the foot wanting to check in as it goes. Many couples agree to talk through big decisions once more a week later.

because their pace blends bold steps with steps taken after checking in takes a little more effort.

They picture the pace of the future and each person's share of time differently. After filling out their planners separately, starting with the boxes that overlap can bring the picture together much more easily.

On some evenings, the wish to stay close and the wish to be alone often land on the same day. Many couples set aside days to be together and days each has to themself.