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How to save your relationship on your own

Whenever I tell someone that they don't have to wait for their partner to commit to saving their relationship, I always get a quizzical look and sometimes downright scepticism: D... (continued)

Tips: Creating a Work - Life Balance

Couples in the UK spend more hours at work than those living anywhere else in Europe and many feel their time with their partner and children has suffered as a result. Check out thes... (continued)

Tips: Overcoming jealousy

Jealousy is a normal emotion experienced by many people in relationships, but it’s important not to let it get out of control. Our top tips will help you manage jealousy and wo... (continued)

Affairs, jealousy and Facebook

Most of us are guilty of looking up an old flame on Facebook and having a good old nosey at their new life without us. But at what point does common curiosity turn into plain old che... (continued)

Tips: Dealing with a jealous partner

A jealous partner can place a real strain on relationships, but with work from both sides it is possible to overcome it. Check out these tips for advice on working it out together. ... (continued)

Friends and family - Family matters

Family You can choose your friends, but not your family - we're all familiar with the old jokes and stereotypes about the in-laws. When we fall in love with someone, their fa... (continued)

Did you know this About Becoming a Parent?

Did you know that in 2006 over 150,000 women became mums for the first time. The changes that occur during this time can have a huge impact on all our relationships, not least on the... (continued)

Arguing Over Text Message or Email?

With modern technology there’s always the potential for disaster, and never more so than when it’s placed in the hands of a warring couple. So why do so many of us allow ... (continued)

Secrets and lies

By Kate Figes It’s easy to think that good communication in a relationship means telling your partner everything. But there are ways in which small secrets help to preserve... (continued)

Deciding How to Bring Up The Children

The power of positive thinking: putting some ‘spring’ into your relationship

The new season is finally here, and as you get ready to clear out the wardrobe, dust round the skirting boards, and look towards the uplifting summer months ahead, why not take some ... (continued)

The Couple Connection has re-launched its popular relationship inisghts animations

This month on thecoupleconnection.net we have re-launching our popular Relationship Insights. These short animations are based on a wealth of research. Each one should help you g... (continued)

Can this relationship be saved?

Relationship Therapist Andrew G Marshall provides answers to that all important question; 'can this reationship be saved'. You've caught your partner cheating on you,... (continued)

How to save your relationship on your own

Whenever I tell someone that they don't have to wait for their partner to commit to saving their relationship, I always get a quizzical look and sometimes downright scepticism: D... (continued)

Changing families: The importance of strong relationships

If you’ve come to the Couple Connection you probably know relationships are important. But did you realise they’re vital for ensuring our happiness and wellbeing? Res... (continued)

Facebook proof your relationship

Most of us are guilty of looking up an old flame on Facebook and having a good old nosey at their new life without us. But at what point does common curiosity turn into plain old che... (continued)

I love you but I'm not in love with you

Extracts from Andrew G Marshall's best selling book on the seven steps to saving your relationship    

An introduction to 'mixed' couples and their families

One Plus One has been working with university-based researchers to develop resources for thecoupleconnection.net that raise awareness about the sorts of issues 'mixed' couple... (continued)

Housework- domestic bliss and household chores

Who does what around the house in your relationship? Nearly all men and women say that when you both work full-time, you should both share household chores between each other as ... (continued)

Think sensual not sexual

Sex is not just about penetration or orgasms it is a sensual experience that involves all your senses and your whole body. Thinking sensual removes any performance anxiety and leaves... (continued)

A psychologist's perspective on affairs and jealousy

Studying affairs Twenty years ago I began an interview study* of couples in which one person (at least) was having or had had an affair. As a new parent, I could not fathom how con... (continued)

Affairs and jealousy - The green eyed monster

Most of us will experience feelings of jealousy in our relationship from time to time. Some times we can laugh them off; other times they might cause us anxiety. Mild feeling... (continued)

Is this site for me?

thecoupleconnection.net - is this site for me? Do you want to get back to how things ‘used to be’ with your partner? Are you worried about your relationship? ... (continued)

Loss of Intimacy

Part of being intimate is being sexual together. When there is a problem in the sexual relationship it can be very difficult for couples. This article looks at some of the reasons wh... (continued)

What Other Couples Say About Getting on Better with my Partner

Do you ever find you and your partner just don't get along? Do the smallest disagreements sometimes turn into blazing rows? Living together and dealing with all the stresses and ... (continued)

Getting on Better with my Partner - The Trouble with you is...

All couples argue, and while some do it more than others, it's usually about similar things. Who does what at home? How should we bring up the children? Why are they always ... (continued)

A psychologist's perspective on trust

Psychologist, Janet Reibstein, discusses trust and relationships. To view a text only version click here.

Fancying and Flirting with Other People

Unsurprisingly, many couples argue about flirting and fancying others. You don’t start affairs without fancying. It’s an article of faith that partners should command eac... (continued)

Housework- domestic bliss and household chores

Who does what around the house in your relationship? Nearly all men and women say that when you both work full-time, you should both share household chores between each other as ... (continued)

Making a Commitment - Managing conflict and difficult conversations

From little irritations to big rows Everyone has a good side and a bad side – there are things we love about our partner and things we hate. As you’ll have seen in &... (continued)