02/09/2026
I recently took my car in for an oil change, and decided to rotate the tires too.
(Look at me out here adulting.)
I expected it to take about an hour.
Instead, the associate came back quickly… with another piece of paper.
“Routine maintenance,” he said.
All I saw were dollar signs.
I was ready to say no, until he added:
“Doing this now may prevent costly repairs in the future and help your car last longer.”
I processed what he said… and reluctantly agreed.
And then I thought, this is exactly what we should be doing in our romantic relationships. 💗🔧
This week, we’re focusing on love maintenance:
small check-ins, emotional connection, and intentional care
BEFORE things feel broken.
Because preventive care isn’t just for cars.
It’s for relationships too.
