THE LEARNING PATH / SEVEN LEVELS OF SHOWING UP
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Domestic Arts
The Dishwasher Arts
An introduction to loading, unloading and the radical concept of finishing the job.
Free · Start learning →Domestic Arts
Laundry, with Honors
Protect the knitwear. Understand the labels. Reunite the socks.
Free · Start learning →Everyday Logistics
Personal Presentation 101
Clean, considerate and ready to leave the house. A love story in five useful lessons.
Free · Start learning →Everyday Logistics
The Weekly Shop, Decoded
Return with dinner ingredients. Not merely six snacks and a very interesting cheese.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Dressed for the Occasion
A wardrobe qualification. The chair covered in clothes cannot sit the exam for you.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Health, Energy & the Long Game
Look after yourself. Your spouse did not apply to become your battery charger.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
The Fine Art of Listening
A practical alternative to saying “Have you tried…?” before the sentence is finished.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Sorry, Without the Footnotes
An apology that does not secretly contain a closing argument.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Ten Minutes, Properly Present
A small daily conversation with considerably fewer screens.
Included in the full curriculum →Connection & Intimacy
Date Night, Without a Committee
Make a thoughtful plan without making your partner project-manage their own evening.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Friends, Freedom & Fair Plans
Keep your friends. Keep your promises. Do not outsource the collision to your partner.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Conversation Beyond “Fine”
Ask, listen, follow up. Surprisingly, other people are not podcasts you can interrupt.
Included in the full curriculum →Connection & Intimacy
A Masterclass in Bedroom Diplomacy
For grown-ups: confidence, kindness and taking “not tonight” with grace. No persuasion tricks.
Included in the full curriculum →Connection & Intimacy
Compliments, with Honors
“You look nice” is a start. Sincerity is the advanced qualification.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Disagree Without a Scoreboard
Keep a difficult conversation about the problem, not the prosecution.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Money Talks, Without the Drama
A shared plan for money. No one needs a surprise subscription to financial chaos.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Useful When Life Gets Heavy
Offer practical care without appointing yourself the fixer of everything.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
A Future You Both Actually Want
Turn two sets of hopes into a shared next step.
Included in the full curriculum →Domestic Arts
The Household Stewardship Practicum
Run a fair household system without becoming its self-appointed manager.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
The Advanced Art of Trying Again
Keep improving without demanding a perfect relationship.
Included in the full curriculum →Connection & Intimacy
Master of Everyday Partnership
The final practicum: bring the small things together and keep showing up.
Included in the full curriculum →Checking your course access…
LEVEL 01 / Show up. Start small.
Newbie
A practical start: shared essentials and looking after yourself.
Start here · all three courses free · 3 coursesDomestic Arts
The Dishwasher Arts
An introduction to loading, unloading and the radical concept of finishing the job.
Free · Start learning →Domestic Arts
Laundry, with Honors
Protect the knitwear. Understand the labels. Reunite the socks.
Free · Start learning →Everyday Logistics
Personal Presentation 101
Clean, considerate and ready to leave the house. A love story in five useful lessons.
Free · Start learning →LEVEL 02 / Own the whole task.
Apprentice
Shop thoughtfully, dress for the occasion and build realistic habits for health and energy.
Unlock after completing Newbie · 3 coursesEveryday Logistics
The Weekly Shop, Decoded
Return with dinner ingredients. Not merely six snacks and a very interesting cheese.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Dressed for the Occasion
A wardrobe qualification. The chair covered in clothes cannot sit the exam for you.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Health, Energy & the Long Game
Look after yourself. Your spouse did not apply to become your battery charger.
Included in the full curriculum →LEVEL 03 / Listen. Understand. Act.
Practitioner
Make listening, good apologies and everyday check-ins a habit.
Unlock after completing Apprentice · 3 coursesCommunication
The Fine Art of Listening
A practical alternative to saying “Have you tried…?” before the sentence is finished.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Sorry, Without the Footnotes
An apology that does not secretly contain a closing argument.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Ten Minutes, Properly Present
A small daily conversation with considerably fewer screens.
Included in the full curriculum →LEVEL 04 / Make room for us.
Specialist
Plan a thoughtful date, make room for friendships and enjoy better conversations.
Unlock after completing Practitioner · 3 coursesConnection & Intimacy
Date Night, Without a Committee
Make a thoughtful plan without making your partner project-manage their own evening.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
Friends, Freedom & Fair Plans
Keep your friends. Keep your promises. Do not outsource the collision to your partner.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Conversation Beyond “Fine”
Ask, listen, follow up. Surprisingly, other people are not podcasts you can interrupt.
Included in the full curriculum →LEVEL 05 / Care without conditions.
Expert
Connection, respectful intimacy and disagreement without point-scoring.
Unlock after completing Specialist · 3 coursesConnection & Intimacy
A Masterclass in Bedroom Diplomacy
For grown-ups: confidence, kindness and taking “not tonight” with grace. No persuasion tricks.
Included in the full curriculum →Connection & Intimacy
Compliments, with Honors
“You look nice” is a start. Sincerity is the advanced qualification.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Disagree Without a Scoreboard
Keep a difficult conversation about the problem, not the prosecution.
Included in the full curriculum →LEVEL 06 / Plan a life together.
Distinguished Fellow
Talk about money, offer useful support and plan a shared future.
Unlock after completing Expert · 3 coursesEveryday Logistics
Money Talks, Without the Drama
A shared plan for money. No one needs a surprise subscription to financial chaos.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
Useful When Life Gets Heavy
Offer practical care without appointing yourself the fixer of everything.
Included in the full curriculum →Everyday Logistics
A Future You Both Actually Want
Turn two sets of hopes into a shared next step.
Included in the full curriculum →LEVEL 07 / A practice. Not a finish line.
Master
Bring everything together into a partnership that works in real life.
Unlock after completing Distinguished Fellow · 3 coursesDomestic Arts
The Household Stewardship Practicum
Run a fair household system without becoming its self-appointed manager.
Included in the full curriculum →Communication
The Advanced Art of Trying Again
Keep improving without demanding a perfect relationship.
Included in the full curriculum →Connection & Intimacy
Master of Everyday Partnership
The final practicum: bring the small things together and keep showing up.
Included in the full curriculum →Ready for the full curriculum?
Newbie: free. All three courses, exams and retakes. Pass all three to earn your Newbie diploma and badge.
All 21 courses: US$5.99. One payment, no subscription. Or get the courses and your choice of Field Guide from US$12.99. Levels unlock as you pass their exams.
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