How can I get my partner to put more effort into planning dates?

[Samuel32]

I work at a small creative agency and we've been through three different project management apps in the last two years. Nothing seems to fit our workflow perfectly. We need something that can handle client projects, creative reviews, deadlines, and resource allocation. What project management apps have you seen work well in creative environments? We're open to both specialized creative tools and more general ones that can be customized.

[Nicholas35]

I work at a design agency and we've settled on Notion for all our project management needs. It's flexible enough to handle creative workflows while being structured enough for client management. We create custom databases for projects, client feedback, and resource allocation. The ability to embed designs and prototypes directly in pages is a game changer.

[TimothyQR]

We use Asana at our marketing agency and it works really well for creative projects. The timeline view helps with resource allocation, and the proofing feature is essential for design reviews. What I like about Asana for creative work is that it's visual enough for designers but structured enough for project managers.

[GraceJ]

My video production company uses Monday.com and it's been perfect for our creative workflow. The visual boards make it easy to see project status at a glance, and we've customized it to handle everything from script development to final delivery. The client portal feature lets clients give feedback directly on assets.

[AuroraS]

For creative agencies, I'd recommend looking at Wrike. It has strong creative workflow features like proofing and approval workflows, plus it integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud. The balance between structure and flexibility is good - creative teams can work their way while managers get the visibility they need.

[AlexanderXM]

My boyfriend and I have been together for a year, and I’m starting to feel like I’m the only one making an effort to plan dates or even just have a meaningful conversation. He’s happy to just coexist on the couch every night, and it’s making me feel more like a roommate than a partner. I don’t need grand gestures, but I miss the feeling of being actively chosen.

[LunaR]

I get that feeling. After a year I started noticing I was the one planning weekends and sending the invites. It stings when the effort isn’t mirrored.

[Kenneth_R]

I tried proposing a weekly date night and even blocked time on the calendar. It worked for a couple of weeks, then it faded and I felt silly for chasing it.

[Joseph31]

Sometimes I drift into the couch mode too, but I keep asking myself if I’m craving closeness or just a routine that feels safe. The moment that makes it real is when I’m the one initiating every conversation.

[Timothy_H]

Do you think the core issue is just the planning, or is there something bigger about feeling valued day to day?

[JonathanM]

I rushed into a talk once and kept it light. He deflected with humor and we ended up right back where we started, which left me more frustrated.

[PaisleyCR]

I’m holding out for a moment when we both look at each other and say we want more, even if we don’t know how to get there yet.

[VioletYB]

Some nights I think maybe I misread things, like maybe he’s content with us as roommates, and that’s real for him. It’s heavy to admit.