The demands on the most important relationship in your adult life can be severely tested by the average modern lifestyle. You may be at breaking point due to dealing with differences in approach to money, sex, childcare - even housework - and this all puts pressure on you and your partner.

There may be issues around blended families, parents, children or step-children which are getting between you.

When things feel bad you might think it is easier to separate than work through the problems, but the discord you are both suffering can also be a great place to learn about yourselves and your relationship, and from there, improve your lives together.

Better communication is something which can be learned and practised, to help ease conflict and enable negotiation. You can learn how to truly listen and feel heard by each other.

We can look at what originally attracted you both, how you fitted yourselves around each other, and why is this now not working for you. From this shared exploration, you will have the opportunity to reach a new understanding and find a way to move forward.