First, recognize that 80% of your interactions with your family are trivial. They don’t count as quality time. Such interactions are usually incidental and do nothing to reinforce the connections you share with your spouse and kids. An example is asking your spouse whether he or she paid the mortgage. Another example is asking your kids whether they finished their homework. Second, be purposeful when you communicate with your family. It’s easy to give short, glib answers to questions asked by your loved ones. For example, when asked “how was your day,” you reply “fine.” Instead, take the time
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