Journal For Couples: How A5 Journals Are Transforming Relationships

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What happens when two people share not just their lives, but also a journal? A seemingly simple writing practice transforms into a powerful tool for connection, understanding, and relationship growth.

We unpack the phenomenon of couples journaling, focusing on Lestallion's thoughtfully designed A5 journals that are becoming relationship game-changers. Far from just trendy notebooks, these journals feature 120 GSM paper to prevent ink bleed-through, built-in tables of contents for easy navigation, and back pockets for storing special mementos—all physical details that enhance the emotional experience of writing together.

Through Emily and Jake's story, we witness how intentional journaling practices helped a disconnected couple find their way back to each other. With gratitude prompts like "What is one thing I admire about you today?" and shared goal-setting, their journal became a bridge across emotional distance. Their journey demonstrates how writing creates a safe space for vulnerability that might otherwise remain unexpressed in day-to-day conversations.

Beyond immediate communication benefits, couples journaling shapes your shared narrative and creates a lasting legacy. As one listener shared about their grandparents' journal: it became a treasured artifact, a vessel of memories that survived long after their relationship ended. When you and your partner are curled up together years from now, what stories will you rediscover in those pages?

Ready to become co-authors of your own love story? Pick up a pen, open your hearts, and transform daily moments into memories that will bind you together through time.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So we're back and ready foranother deep dive, and you know
me right Always excited toexplore new ways to connect, and
this time we're focusing onsomething that's been creating a
lot of buzz couples journaling.

Speaker 2 (00:12):
Oh yeah, it seems like everyone's talking about it
these days.

Speaker 1 (00:15):
They are, and for good reason.
We're diving into Lestallion'sA5 journals specifically
designed for couples.
We've got glowing testimonials,articles about the benefits and
even a heartwarming story abouta couple, emily and Jake, who
used these journals to reignitethe spark in their relationship.

Speaker 2 (00:35):
I'm intrigued.
I've seen those Listallionjournals all over and rosé pink
just jumped out at me.

Speaker 1 (00:50):
They sound so romantic, don't you think?

Speaker 2 (00:51):
Absolutely.
They definitely have anaesthetic appeal.
It's like they're designed tobe more than just a notebook,
you know they've really thoughtabout the functionality too.

Speaker 1 (01:02):
The paper is really high quality, 120 GSM I believe,
which is perfect for preventingink bleed, because, let's be
honest, who wants theirlovey-dovey messages all smudged
up?

Speaker 2 (01:14):
Yeah, that makes sense.
I can imagine it being a bit ofa mood killer if you're
constantly worried about yourpen bleeding through to your
partner's entry.

Speaker 1 (01:20):
Right, it's like you're trying to be all
sentimental and then bam, ink,smudge.
Actually, that reminds me of mycousin and his wife.
They tried journaling togetherin a regular old notebook and it
was a complete disaster.
He used these gel pens thatwould bleed through the paper
and her side of the journal wasa mess.
They ended up calling it theirrelationship journal because it

(01:40):
was so chaotic and disorganized.

Speaker 2 (01:42):
That's hilarious, but also a good reminder that the
right tools can make adifference.

Speaker 1 (01:47):
Totally, and Lestallion seems to get that.
On top of the great paperquality, they've also included
some really practical features,like a built-in table of
contents, which I think isgenius.
It's so helpful for organizingyour thoughts and finding
specific entries later on.

Speaker 2 (02:01):
Oh, I can see how that would be useful, especially
if you're using the journalover a long period of time.
It would be like a roadmap ofyour relationship journey.

Speaker 1 (02:08):
Exactly.
And speaking of little details,they even have a back pocket.
I could totally see myselfslipping a little photo or a
special note in there.

Speaker 2 (02:15):
Oh, that's so cute.
It's those little touches thatreally elevate the experience
and turn it into something trulyspecial.

Speaker 1 (02:22):
I agree.
But you know, before we get toocarried away with the features,
let's talk about the biggerpicture.
Why are we even focusing oncouples journaling in the first
place?
What makes it so beneficial forrelationships?

Speaker 2 (02:33):
Well, from what I've read, journaling together can be
a really powerful way toimprove communication.
It's like creating a safe spacefor those late-night
heart-to-hearts, but without thepressure of having to respond
immediately.

Speaker 1 (02:46):
Yeah, that makes sense.
It's like hitting the pausebutton on a conversation so you
can really process your thoughtsand feelings before responding.

Speaker 2 (02:53):
Exactly.
And it encourages empathy too.
When you read your partner'sentries, you're literally
stepping into their shoes andseeing the world through their
eyes.
I think that could beincredibly valuable, especially
when you're navigating aconflict or trying to understand
a different perspective.

Speaker 1 (03:09):
It's like that, saying walk a mile in someone
else's shoes, but in this caseyou're reading a page in their
journal.

Speaker 2 (03:15):
I like that and you know, it makes me think of a
friend of mine who was goingthrough a really tough time with
her husband.
They were constantly arguingand it felt like they were
speaking different languages.
She suggested they tryjournaling and at first he was
totally resistant.
He thought it was a silly idea.

Speaker 1 (03:31):
Oh, I can relate to that.
Some people just aren'tnaturally drawn to journaling.

Speaker 2 (03:34):
Right, but he eventually agreed to give it a
try and she told me it was agame changer for their
relationship.
The act of writing down theirthoughts and feelings, without
the heat of the moment, helpedthem see things more clearly.

Speaker 1 (03:45):
Wow.
So the journal acted as a kindof mediator.

Speaker 2 (03:48):
In a way, yes, they were able to articulate their
needs and frustrations in a waythey couldn't during their usual
arguments, and that's where theA5 format of Lestallion's
journals becomes particularlyrelevant.

Speaker 1 (04:00):
Oh, how so?
I'm curious about how the sizeplays a role.

Speaker 2 (04:04):
Well, think about it.
An A5 journal is big enough toallow for in-depth entries, but
it's also compact enough to beeasily shared.
It encourages a back and forthdialogue, a conversation that
unfolds on the pages.

Speaker 1 (04:16):
That makes sense.
It's not like those massivejournals that feel more like
personal diaries.
The A5 size seems perfect forcreating a shared space.

Speaker 2 (04:24):
Exactly, and this is where the story of Emily and
Jake really comes into play.
They use Listallion's A5journal to reconnect after
feeling distant and disconnectedin their relationship.

Speaker 1 (04:35):
Okay, so they were feeling distant.
How did the Listallion journalhelp them bridge that gap?
Do they just like write downall their complaints and
frustrations?

Speaker 2 (04:42):
Not exactly.
One of the first things theystarted doing was focusing on
gratitude.
They used the journal to writedown the things they appreciated
about each other even when theywere feeling disconnected.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
That's interesting.
I guess it's kind of likeforcing yourself to look for the
good even when things feeltough.

Speaker 2 (04:58):
Right.
It's about actively shiftingyour perspective, even in small
ways, and Emily and Jake alsofound that using prompts was
really helpful for keeping theirentries focused and engaging.

Speaker 1 (05:09):
Oh yeah, prompts I've heard about those, so what kind
of prompts do they use?
Give me some examples.

Speaker 2 (05:13):
Well, one that they really loved was what is one
thing I admire about you todaySimple but powerful, it forces
you to look beyond the surfaceand acknowledge your partner's
strength.

Speaker 1 (05:24):
I love that Like a little daily dose of
appreciation, right, you know itreminds me of my parents.
They've been married for likeforever and they still leave
each other little love notesaround the house.

Speaker 2 (05:34):
That's so sweet.
It just goes to show that thosesmall gestures can really make
a difference and, in a way,using prompts in a shared
journal is like a structuredapproach to those love notes.

Speaker 1 (05:44):
I see what you mean.
It gives you a framework forexpressing those positive
feelings regularly, even whenyou're not feeling super lovey
dovey.
Did they use the journal foranything besides gratitude and
admiration?

Speaker 2 (05:56):
Oh yeah, definitely.
They also used it for settingand tracking shared goals.
They had been talking abouttaking a trip to Italy for years
, but they kept putting it off.
Once they started writing aboutit in the journal, breaking it
down into smaller steps, it feltmore real, more achievable.

Speaker 1 (06:11):
Yeah, I get that.
I'm a huge believer in thepower of writing things down.
It just makes them seem moreconcrete, less like a vague idea
floating around in my headabsolutely, and the act of
sharing those goals in a journalcreates sense of accountability
too.

Speaker 2 (06:26):
You know, you're not just letting yourself down if
you don't follow through, you'reletting your partner down as
well true, it's like having abuilt-in support system Someone
to cheer you on and hold youaccountable.
Exactly and as you achievethose goals together, big or
small, it strengthens your bondand reinforces the idea that
you're a team.

Speaker 1 (06:44):
It's amazing to me how something as simple as
writing in a journal can touchon so many different aspects of
a relationship.
You know, communication,gratitude, goal setting, even
that sense of teamwork.

Speaker 2 (06:56):
It really is a testament to the power of
intentionality.
Small actions can have a bigimpact.
But you know, while we've beentalking about the practical
benefits, I'm also curious aboutthe emotional side of things.
Did Emily and Jake shareanything about how journaling
affected their feelings for eachother?

Speaker 1 (07:13):
been talking about the practical benefits.
I'm also curious about theemotional side of things Did.

Speaker 2 (07:17):
Emily and Jake share anything about how journaling
affected their feelings for eachother?
Yeah, that's a good point.
Did it change the way they feltabout each other?
Well, Emily mentioned that thejournal became a safe space for
her to be vulnerable.
She's always been the strongone in the relationship, but
writing in the journal allowedher to let her guard down.

Speaker 1 (07:27):
I think that can be really hard, especially in
romantic relationships.

Speaker 2 (07:29):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (07:29):
There's often this pressure to be, you know,
perfect all the time.

Speaker 2 (07:33):
For sure, and Jake admitted that reading Emily's
entries helped him see her in anew light.
He realized that, you know,beneath that strong exterior she
was carrying a lot of emotionalweight.
It allowed him to connect withher on a deeper level.

Speaker 1 (07:46):
So the journal was like a bridge between them,
helping them access those deeperemotions and create a space for
real intimacy.

Speaker 2 (07:53):
Exactly, and this is where, I think, the physicality
of the Lestallian journal comesinto play again.
The high quality paper, thebeautiful cover, it all
contributes to this feeling thatit's a sacred space, a place
where your words are treasured,you know.

Speaker 1 (08:07):
It makes me think of those old love letters,
carefully handwritten and keptin a special box.

Speaker 2 (08:12):
Right, it's that same sense of reverence.
I think Lestallion has capturedthat with these journals.

Speaker 1 (08:17):
It sounds like more than just a trendy notebook.
It's a tool for buildingstronger relationships.

Speaker 2 (08:23):
Absolutely.
And as we're talking about this, it makes me think about how
journaling can shape our ownnarratives.
You know our own stories.

Speaker 1 (08:30):
Oh, interesting, how so.

Speaker 2 (08:32):
Well, think about it.
When we write in a journal,we're choosing what to highlight
, what to explore, what detailsto preserve.
It's like we're creating ourown personal museums.

Speaker 1 (08:42):
That's true, yeah, and when you do that with a
partner, you're creating ashared narrative, right?
That's kind of there we oryou're creating a shared
narrative right.

Speaker 2 (08:46):
That's not fair.

Speaker 1 (08:46):
Weaving your stories together.

Speaker 2 (08:48):
No no.

Speaker 1 (08:48):
Yeah, shared narrative.
It's like we're not justdocumenting the relationship,
we're actually shaping it.

Speaker 2 (08:52):
Yeah, I think that's a great way to put it.
You know we're co-authors ofour love story.
You know choosing whichchapters to emphasize and how we
want the story to unfold.
And that shared narrative canbe incredibly powerful,
especially especially as wenavigate.
You know the ups and downs oflife together.

Speaker 1 (09:08):
I can see how revisiting those memories you
know, those moments ofvulnerability and connection,
could be a source of strengthduring those challenging times.

Speaker 2 (09:17):
Absolutely.
It's, like you know, having atangible reminder of all the
reasons why you chose to betogether in the first place.

Speaker 1 (09:23):
It helps you weather the storm.

Speaker 2 (09:24):
Exactly, and you know , those shared stories also
become part of your legacy as acouple, something you can pass
down, you know, to futuregenerations.

Speaker 1 (09:33):
That reminds me of my grandparents.
They kept a journal theirentire marriage.
They documented everything fromtheir first date to the birth
of their children, their travelsall around the world, and after
my grandfather passed away, mygrandmother gave me the journal.

Speaker 2 (09:44):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (09:45):
It was like holding a piece of their history.

Speaker 2 (09:47):
You know, it was beautiful me the journal, yeah,
it was like holding a piece oftheir history.
You know it was beautiful.
That is such a beautiful storyand it highlights the fact that
you know these journals,especially those thoughtfully
crafted ones like the LestallionA5 journals, become more than
just notebooks.
They become treasured artifacts, you know, vessels of shared
memories and dreams.

Speaker 1 (10:06):
It's so true, and as we're talking about this legacy
and this lasting impact ofcouples journaling, it makes me
wonder what advice would we giveto couples who are just
starting out on this journey.

Speaker 2 (10:18):
Well, I think the most important thing is to
approach it with a spirit ofcuriosity and openness.
Don't be afraid to experimentwith different prompts, styles
and formats.
Find what resonates with youand your partner, what feels
authentic and meaningful to yourunique relationship.

Speaker 1 (10:33):
Yeah, it shouldn't feel like a chore right.

Speaker 2 (10:35):
Exactly, it should be an enjoyable and enriching
experience.
It should be fun, Absolutely.
And remember, you know there'sno right or wrong way to do this
.
It's about creating a space forconnection, reflection and
growth.

Speaker 1 (10:47):
And even leaving behind a legacy.
You know.

Speaker 2 (10:51):
Beautifully said.
So, as we conclude our deepdive into the world of couples
journaling, I want to leave ourlisteners with one final thought
.
Okay, I'm ready.
Imagine you and your partnerare curled up together years
from now, flipping through thepages of your shared journal.
What stories do you hope torediscover?
You know what moments oflaughter, tenderness and growth
will jump out at you from thosepages.

Speaker 1 (11:13):
It really encourages us to be mindful of the stories
that we're creating togetherevery single day.

Speaker 2 (11:18):
Exactly because those stories, those shared moments
ultimately become the fabric ofour relationships, the threads
that bind us together throughtime.

Speaker 1 (11:27):
Thank you for joining us on this deep dive into the
world of couples journaling.
We hope you know it's inspiredyou to pick up a pen, open your
hearts and start writing yourown unique love story.