Little romantic actions can go a long way as couples remain cooped up during lockdown

Tell Me About It: Having this choice can bring up very strong underlying ideas and values

Beware mind reading – you really don’t know what anyone is thinking until you ask them

Unaddressed difficulties cause damage to the individuals, the relationship and the children

Tell Me About it: He is shocked by my political views

If one side ‘checks out’ of a discussion there is no point in pressing forward

Government embraces divorce when it should help low-conflict wedded couples

We have more choice than ever, but we are still in thrall to the concept of marriage. Why?

When do you know it’s the end of a relationship?

Many couples remain true to their vows, they are not mercy to shifts in mood

Taking a break can prove beneficial – you can return to the issue when calmer heads prevail

It quickly became apparent that my partner viewed shared parenting differently from me, she makes all the decisions about the child without consulting me

Tell Me About It: Not arguing is nice, but it is important for couples to thrash out their differences

Want to avoid rows this Christmas? See your loved ones as they are, not as you want them to be