How do you fellas stay aligned with your wife? What do you think of a routine relationship "meeting" to align on life, happiness, goals, romantic needs, etc?

I've gotten feedback that a relationship doesn't need a "work" meeting but while working 50-60/hr weeks I can't think of a better way to get key information from my partner while also creating a sacred space to broach things that have been avoided because "we wanted to wait until after the holidays" or "I don't want to ruin this meal by talking about that".

Routine communication is key but sticky topics, lingering resentment, and unmet needs are often avoided until its too late or surfaceat inappropriate times.

How do you maintain Your relationship and your career while being present in both?