Psychotherapist: Couples who practice this one habit ‘tend to relieve a lot of stress’—here’s why

Not all parts of romantic relationships are romantic — some are more logistical. Many couples have regular admin nights, for example, including 41% of Gen Zers, 33% of Gen Xers and 30% of Millennials, according to a recent survey of 919 partnered U.S. adults by matchmaking company Tawkify . Among the tasks they tackle are paying bills , budgeting and expense tracking, travel and vacation planning, meal planning, grocery management and scheduling . While managing groceries might not sound like the most fun a couple can have, the effects on the relationship could be pretty positive: 78% of couples who consistently schedule admin nights say it has improved their relationship satisfaction. That's not surprising, say experts. "Admin meeting is one of the rituals I always assign to my couples," says Sara Nasserzadeh, relationship expert and TED speaker who recently gave the talk "The 6 Essential Ingredients of Loving Relationships." Here's why. 'It tends to relieve a lot of stress' Admin nights help couples organize their time together, says Amy Morin , psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do." "It helps them separate the different roles in the relationship," she says. Each side knows what they're responsible for and what they need to get done every week. It also lets them compartmentalize certain conversations, she says. …