Only one in three Australians say they were taught how to handle difficult conversations in relationships while growing up. So where do we learn the skills to navigate conflict, listen when we disagree and repair after things go wrong? We explore the relationship lessons we pick up along the way – and why it’s never too late to learn new ones.

Only 9% of people seek help when their relationship first starts to feel strained. So why do we tend to wait? We explore when a rough patch might need more attention, the barriers to seeking support, and why you don’t need to wait for a relationship crisis to get help.

Our relationships can affect more than how we feel – they’re closely connected to our physical health, too. We look at what decades of research tell us about social connection, loneliness and relationship stress, and why looking after our relationships can be another way of looking after our health.