Relationships often begin with excitement, connection, and a sense of security. But over time, even the strongest partnerships can be shaken by life’s inevitable transitions. Whether it’s the birth of a child, a career shift, a health crisis, or the empty nest phase, many couples find themselves struggling to stay connected during change and, even further, experience increased conflict and dissatisfaction.

Research consistently shows that major life changes can lead to a dip in relationship satisfaction.

Faced with these statistics, it’s easy to think:
Maybe love just isn’t built to last.
Maybe relationships can’t survive life’s big changes.

But that conclusion misses something important.

Life transitions themselves don’t break relationships. It’s how couples respond to the stress of those changes that makes........

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