The Couple Connection Blog

  • Sex life going downhill?

    03 May 16:31

    For new parents it can be a bit of a shock to discover that their bundle of joy can wreak havoc in their sex lives.But other things can interrupt your sex life, some health relate... (continued)

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  • Sex and the internet

    03 May 15:17

     60% of all internet visits involve sex. Men often seek help, for what they believe is an addiction to masturbation and internet pornography with women increasingl... (continued)

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  • How to spot emotional blackmail

    03 May 12:44

    A while ago I ended a relationship with a kind and generous man who was entirely devoted to me and our relationship. Why? Because it turned out he was an emotional blackmailer.Read more →0 Comments

  • Online Dating - Love Upgraded

    10 Apr 14:17

    Online Dating: A Love Upgrade? There is so much in the press about online dating at the moment, you would be forgiven for believing it is the best way to meet your &lsq... (continued)

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  • Should you settle for a 'Good Enough' relationship?

    06 Mar 12:23

    Last Monday morning as I sipped my tea and scanned the newspaper, I came across a statistic that caused a rather embarrassing splutter. Thirty-one per cent of men would marry some... (continued)

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  • 'A Dad is Born'

    16 Feb 13:39

    ‘A Dad is Born’ from innovative film makers ' Wonderland'  hits our screens tonight BBC 2: 9pm. There is also a Facebook page of the same title, created b... (continued)

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  • Your relationship questions answered

    06 Feb 14:26

    Sex life in a slump? Raring to revamp your relationship?  Most of us are full of good intentions; but knowing how to put the sparkle back into a long-term relationship isn&rs... (continued)

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  • Romance in ruins: Confessions of a Valentine’s fanatic

    03 Feb 11:04

    Ah, Valentine’s Day. Like Christmas, it’s another date in the diary I’ve come to love and loathe in equal measure. Despite hotly anticipating February... (continued)

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  • Keep Calm and Carry On this Christmas!

    08 Dec 11:34

    Christmas is supposed to be the most magical time of the year, but for many couples it can be difficult to manage everyone’s expectations and get through the day without a f... (continued)

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  • Do you overshare relationship details on Facebook?

    29 Nov 12:17

    With the continual rise in popularity of social networks like Facebook and Twitter, we’re now used to seeing the intimate details of our friends’, families’ and ... (continued)

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  • Could you have a "friend with benefits"?

    23 Nov 11:15

    A recent poll suggests more and more women are choosing not to settle down in a relationship but have a “friend with benefits” – a male friend who they sleep wit... (continued)

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  • Can you ‘catch’ stress from your partner or work colleagues?

    16 Nov 13:11

    Stress is now the top cause for British workers to go on long-term sick leave, ahead of cancer and and a heart attack. Now a new study by Professor Elaine Hatfield shows that you ... (continued)

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  • What does it mean to be a stay-at-home dad?

    16 Nov 12:49

    In the last decade, stay-at-home dads have increased significantly in the UK, and now 1 in 7 dads are the primary carer for their children. Yet this trend has only become socially... (continued)

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  • Why are some couples changing their minds about divorce?

    27 Oct 17:02

    For the last 6 years the divorce rate in the UK has fallen, but now new evidence is looking into the psychological reasons why some couples change their minds about divorce, even ... (continued)

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  • Should you forgive a cheating partner?

    27 Oct 16:44

    Being cheated on in a relationship is a very painful experience, but for some couples, one partner being unfaithful doesn’t have to mean they split. A survey of MSN users sh... (continued)

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  • Does your work affect your relationships at home?

    19 Jul 14:08

    We know that stress at home gets carried over into ... (continued)

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  • Baby advice for new parents

    19 Jul 13:18

    Expecting a baby? Just welcomed a newborn? Congratulations! Becoming a parent is the start of one of life’s most rewarding experiences. ... (continued)

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  • Are you emotionally intelligent?

    18 May 09:03

    What would make you happier... (continued)

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  • How important is sex in a relationship?

    30 Mar 00:00

    Working hard is causing mayhem for parents’ love lives, according to a new survey by family website Care.com.  Over 60% of working parents say they are too exhausted... (continued)

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  • Are you and your partner communicating like strangers?

    16 Mar 00:00

    A psychological study of married couples and strangers has found that although couples think they communicate better with their spouse than other people, the reality can be... (continued)

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  • Will online divorces undermine marriage?

    04 Mar 00:00

    With around 17 per cent of couples getting married meeting each other online, it’s little wonder some internet-savvy individuals have come up with a quick-click solution<... (continued)

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  • Is relationship advice responsible for falling divorce rates?

    17 Feb 00:00

    New figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that divorce rates have fallen for the... (continued)

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  • Try out thecoupleconnection.net and tell us what you think!

    01 Feb 00:00

    What is thecoupleconnection.net? Ever wondered why there’s always an argument over money? How to finally quash those feelings of jealously? Or simpl... (continued)

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