Relationship advice

A healthy and positive relationship can be the foundation of a happy family. As parents maintaining positive relationships can sometimes be challenging amongst a busy family life. Making time for each other and connecting with each other can help nurture positive communication, mutual understanding, and trust. Our relationship advice section is here to support you in strengthening these bonds. From guidance to a happier family life to tips to help your intimacy, we offer advice tailored to the unique challenges parents may face. We also understand that relationships can get into difficulty and our advice articles explores these challenging issues.

Our relationship advice articles

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We're here for families

Relationships can take a lot of continuous work and at times this can be challenging. We understand the impact it can have on parents when things are not quite right. If you need to talk, you can call us on our helpline on 0808 800 222, send us a message on WhatsApp on 07441 444125, talk to us via our live chat service or email us at askus@familylives.org.uk

We have a dedicated section on our forums on all topics related to relationships. Our forums are a safe space if you would like to share issues or dilemmas with others who understand what you are going through. Our forums are moderated by our team of moderators who are trained to provide support to families.

How we can help

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Useful organisations

Between us is an app designed to help you have a better relationship with your partner now or in the future created by the Tavistock Relationships.

Relate provide relationship counselling offered through regional centres and have lots of resources on their website that can help.

If you are worried that you are in an abusive relationship, you can speak to Women's Aid for support via their live chat or email service.