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  • Ask the expert – Live chat with Liz Raymond

    20:00, 12 Mar 2013

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    Looking for some advice to help you solve a relationship issue? Whatever the problem, discussing things with someone impartial can help you make positive changes to your relationship. Join us on Tuesday 12th March 2013 at 8pm (GMT) when relationships expert and fully-trained counsellor Liz Raymond who has been a counsellor for 22  years and a Relate counsellor for the past 8 years will be on-hand to answer your questions and offer up advice.





    Sign up for the chat today. You can also email your questions for Liz in advance to admin@thecoupleconnection.net.

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  • Ask the expert – Live chat with Marie Hull

    20:21, 20 Feb 2013

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    Looking for some advice to help you solve a relationship issue? Whatever the problem, discussing things with someone impartial can help you make positive changes to your relationship. Join us on Wednesday 20th February at 8pm when relationships expert and fully-trained counsellor Marie Hull will be on-hand to answer your questions and offer up advice. Using her years of experience in personal and relationship counselling, Marie takes a professional and non-judgemental approach to helping people from all walks of life.



    Sign up for the chat today or email your questions for Marie in advance to admin@thecoupleconnection.net.

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  • Could flirting save your relationship?

    20:00, 15 Jan 2013

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    Join our live chat on Tuesday 15th January from 8-9pm (GMT) with relationships and body language expert Jean Smith and find out how flirting could improve your relationship.



    As the go-to ‘flirting guru’ for the British media, Jean will be dishing out her savvy flirting advice on the CoupleConnection to help you change the way you interact with your partner and inject some excitement into your relationship.



    Sign up today and learn the secrets of successful flirting. Please send any advanced questions to admin@thecoupleconnection.net 



     

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  • Doing it differently: getting the work/life balance right:

    20:00, 7 Dec 2012

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    Join us on the 7th of December between 8 & 9pm for our next live web chat which will be hosted by Gaby Hinsliff weekly columnist for Grazia magazine and author of the book  Half a Wife.: The working families guide to getting a life back



    Put your relationship questions to Gaby and find out how to succeed as a working mother in today’s society. Any advanced questions should be emailed to admin@thecoupleconnection.net



    Gaby's book, Half a Wife: The working families guide to getting a life back, , explores the future of working and family life.The paperback edition of Half a Wife will be published by Vintage in January. Visit vintage-books.co.uk for more information 

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  • How to avoid money arguments this Christmas

    20:00, 27 Nov 2012

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    Stressed out about the cost of Christmas? Want to avoid money arguments with your partner in the lead up to the festive season but need practical money advice? Then why not come and join our live web chat on Tuesday November 27th @ 8pm with Money Coach Simonne Gnessen.



    Simonnes unique approach to financial coaching  is designed to provide practical guidance and support on any money issue, while also helping people build long-lasting skills to transform their relationship with money.



    Simonne is the founder of Wise Monkey Financial Coaching and co-author of the book Sheconomics.



    Any advance questions for Simonne should be emailed to admin@thecoupleconnection.net

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  • How to build trust

    20:00, 25 Oct 2012

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    Is a lack of trust affecting your relationship? Join our live web chat on Thursday 25th October at 8pm (GMT) with psychologist Janet Reibstein for help building trust, whether it was there to begin with or not.



    Please send any advance questions forJanet to admin@thecoupleconnection.net 



    Janet is a psychologist and Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Exeter. She has a private psychotherapy practice in London with a specialism in couples and families. Janet is also a broadcaster and the author of a number of books including 'Best Kept Secret'

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  • Keeping the spark alive

    21:00, 26 Sep 2012

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    What makes long lasting marriages and relationships. Put your questions to "Agony Aunt" and relationship coach Susan Quilliam. Join Susan who will be hosting our next live web chat between 8pm and 9pm (GMT) on Wednesday 26th September



    Susan is also an advice columnist on relationships and sits on the Advisory Board of Women's Health Concern where she offers emotional advice to those who write in seeking support.



    Advanced questions for Susan can be emailed to admin@thecoupleconnection.net

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  • 'Should I stay or should I go?'

    20:00, 21 Aug 2012

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    Many of us ask ourselves this question when we're having a tough time getting on with our partner. This online discussion will offer you the chance to put your questions to a fully trained counsellor and explore what you can do to help you make the right decision.



    Join us at 8pm on Tuesday 21st of August for this month's event which will be hosted by Jean Marsh, resident moderator on the CoupleConnection's 'Relationship Forum'.



    Jean has 30 years experience as relationship counsellor, during which time she has trained counsellors, run marriage preparation courses, and set up and run relationship education courses for 14-18 year olds.



    Advance questions are welcome. Please submit to admin@thecoupleconnection.net

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  • Changing your relationship for the better

    13:00, 18 Jun 2012

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    JOIN THE LIVE CHAT ON 18th JUNE 1pm (GMT) and let Maria Arpa’s friendly, practical advice help you change your relationship for the better. Maria’s expert advice is based on years working as a counsellor and mediator, as well as personal experience. 



    Maria is the founder of the Centre for Peaceful Solutions (a mediation charity) and former chair of Mediation UK.

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  • Live chat: How to get talking about your relationship

    20:00, 24 Apr 2012

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    Andrew G Marshall is here to answer your questions around talking through relationship issues with your partner between 8pm and 9pm on Tuesday 24th April. Questions can be submitted in advance to admin@thecoupleconnection.net. Andrew G Marshall is a relationship therapist with twenty-five years' experience. His self-help books include the international best-seller 'I love you but I'm not in love with you' which has been translated into over fifteen different languages. Andrew also offers private counselling and workshops in London and writes for the Mail on Sunday, Times, Guardian and Psychologies.

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  • Your sex and relationship questions answered by Dr. Lori Boul

    20:00, 15 Feb 2012

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    Submit your questions for Dr Lori now to admin@thecoupleconnection.net with the subject line‘Question for Dr Lori’, then join us at 8pm on Wednesday 15 February to take part in the discussion.

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