What are the signature techniques used by Meredith Masony to maintain a balanced marriage?

I focus on a few core things that keep our marriage steady and real, not perfect:

• Radical honesty and humor: I talk openly about our struggles (including therapy) and use humor to defuse tension instead of pretending everything is fine.
• Therapy as maintenance, not emergency: We’ve been in couples therapy and I treat it like a tune‑up, especially as life seasons change.
• Intentional connection: With older kids needing us less, I look for new ways to reconnect—conversations, dates, even products that support intimacy.
• Owning my part: Instead of keeping score, I try to ask, “What’s my piece in this and what can I change?”

Is there a specific area of marriage you’re most curious about—communication, conflict, or intimacy?