Sara and Anna are back with Part 4 of their special five-part mini-series, sharing ten practical relationship tips to help couples strengthen connection as they head into 2026.

Before diving in, there’s life-chat and laughter, septic tank chaos in Greece, emergency café bathroom trips, winter sunshine in Florence, wine windows, stretchy dresses and pre-holiday excitement. Then it’s back to the heart of the series, with two powerful tips that shape emotional closeness and trust.

Tip 7 — Touch Often: connection lives in everyday affection

Sara and Anna explore why physical touch matters far beyond sex, and how small gestures of closeness can regulate the nervous system, soothe stress and rebuild emotional connection when life has become tense or distant.

They talk about:

They also reflect on familiar moments many couples will recognise, sleeping back-to-back when you’re still angry, waiting for the other person to make the first move, or silently hoping your partner will suddenly change.

Even the smallest gesture can shift the energy,  fingertips touching in bed, a pinky-hold, a hand on the arm a quiet signal of “I’m not happy right now… but I’m still here.”

This tip is about choosing connection, even when it feels uncomfortable or imperfect.

Tip 8 — Protect Each Other’s Dignity in Public: be their safe space

The second tip is all about respect, loyalty and emotional safety in front of others.

Sara and Anna talk about:

They also explore the flip side, how powerful it feels when your partner:

Being your partner’s safe place doesn’t mean ignoring problems, it means choosing dignity first, and saving difficult conversations for private spaces, where repair and understanding can happen with compassion.

Reflection prompts

Final thought - Always do the right thing, even if it feels difficult. 

Next in the series: Part 5 will complete the series with the final two tips to round out your 10 Keys to a Great Relationship in 2026.

There is always a way to take one small step back towards connection, even if you start on your own.

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