Here’s a list of the top 20 resources for people in relationships in the United States, offering guidance on communication, conflict resolution, and relationship enhancement:
1. The Gottman Institute
- Renowned for research-based relationship advice and tools to strengthen communication and connection.
- Key Resource: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Book and workshops.
2. Love Languages Quiz
- Discovering your and your partner’s love languages can enhance emotional connection and understanding.
- Key Resource: Free online quiz based on Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages – The Secret to Love That Lasts.
3. Relate by Talkspace
- A relationship-focused branch of the popular online therapy platform.
- Key Resource: Affordable therapy sessions with licensed counselors.
4. Couple’s Therapy by BetterHelp
- Provides access to licensed professionals for couples looking to improve communication and resolve conflicts.
- Key Resource: Online couples counseling platform.
5. John and Julie Gottman’s Relationship Blog
- Offers practical relationship advice rooted in decades of research.
- Key Resource: Free articles on improving intimacy, managing conflict, and building trust.
6. The Marriage Minute (by The Gottman Institute)
- A free, twice-weekly email with quick, actionable tips for maintaining a strong relationship.
- Key Resource: Sign-up for insights and tips delivered directly to your inbox.
7. Lasting
- A relationship wellness app that offers personalized marriage counseling tools based on your relationship dynamics.
- Key Resource: A subscription-based app providing couples therapy exercises.
8. Prepare/Enrich
- An assessment-based relationship program that helps couples understand their strengths and growth areas.
- Key Resource: Marriage and premarital courses and assessments for personal insight.
9. Attachment Project
- Provides resources to help individuals and couples understand attachment theory and how it impacts relationships.
- Key Resource: Free quizzes and therapy-based attachment style guides.
10. The Relationship School
- Offers coaching programs and courses to help couples build resilient, fulfilling partnerships.
- Key Resource: Online courses, podcasts, and blog articles on relationship mastery.
11. Couples Therapy Inc.
- Focused on intensive couples counseling and therapy retreats.
- Key Resource: Science-based, emotionally focused couples therapy.
12. Boundaries.Me
- Teaches couples to set healthy boundaries and manage emotional dynamics through expert-led courses.
- Key Resource: Online courses by Dr. Henry Cloud on emotional boundaries in relationships.
13. Healthy Relationships Initiative
- Focuses on promoting healthy relationships through educational resources, blogs, and workshops.
- Key Resource: Free webinars, resources, and tips for every stage of a relationship.
14. Affair Recovery
- Specializes in helping couples recover and rebuild trust after infidelity.
- Key Resource: Free and paid courses on healing from betrayal and regaining connection.
15. Imago Relationship Therapy
- A unique form of relationship counseling that focuses on deep connection through communication.
- Key Resource: Online courses, workshops, and counseling based on Imago therapy principles.
16. Susan Winter’s Relationship Coaching
- Offers tailored advice on relationship dynamics and how to navigate challenges.
- Key Resource: One-on-one relationship coaching and YouTube channel offering free advice.
17. Mindbodygreen Relationship Podcast
- Features expert interviews on topics ranging from love languages to navigating difficult conversations.
- Key Resource: Free podcast episodes that address relationship wellness.
18. The Couples Institute
- Helps couples improve communication and resolve conflicts using therapy and workshops.
- Key Resource: Counseling services and online resources for relationship improvement.
19. Modern Love Podcast (by The New York Times)
- Real-life relationship stories told through the lens of modern romance, dating, and marriage.
- Key Resource: Free podcast that highlights relationship challenges and triumphs.
20. Relational Life Institute (Terry Real)
- Specializes in teaching couples how to break through toxic relationship patterns.
- Key Resource: Workshops, courses, and books on relational living and emotional intimacy.
These resources range from therapy and coaching to online courses and quizzes, offering help for every relationship stage, from dating to long-term commitments.
