Right. In the beginning, for the first few years, it did approach 'tick boxes on a form' from time to time. Note, though, that each partner is free to answer

Right. In the beginning, for the first few years, it did approach 'tick boxes on a form' from time to time. Note, though, that each partner is free to answer each question in any way they want to. Sometimes, it was "Uh, nothing surprising. What I really want to talk about is...." Some ceremony led to highly consistent, timely communication. The latter is the goal, the former is just a tool.