Sara and Anna are back with the 5th and final part of their special mini series, sharing ten practical relationship tips to help couples strengthen connection as they head into 2026.

Before diving in, there’s post Italy glow, food chat, sunshine, tiramisu, champagne, and that familiar January reality check where most New Year’s resolutions are already wobbling. Then it’s back to the heart of the series with the final two tips, the ones that shape long term security, shared direction, and the everyday choice to stay connected.

Tip 9 Share goals, money, and dreams: you’re building one life, not two

Sara and Anna explore why future planning can feel heavy, especially if you are already deep in “work mode” with budgets, reviews, targets and life admin. For some people, dreaming feels unsafe, because hope has come with disappointment before. For others, dreaming is easy, but turning it into action is where things fall down.

They talk about:

• why planning can feel like another job, not romance

• how fear of disappointment can make dreaming feel risky

• starting small, planning the next six months rather than the next 20 years

• how “planning is sexy” when it creates safety and follow through

• the difference between dreaming and building the bridge back to reality

• the value of the “what would we do if we won a million” conversation, and how it reveals priorities and shared values

• shoulds vs wants, and why some goals are not truly yours

• why couples drift when they live like two separate lives with no shared direction

This tip is about creating a shared roadmap, not a rigid spreadsheet. It’s about remembering that being a couple means building something together, with enough honesty to talk about money, trips, priorities, retirement, and the life you are trying to create side by side.

Tip 10 Choose love daily, even when it’s not easy

The final tip is about the real relationship work, the moments when you feel tired, irritated, misunderstood, hormonal, or simply not very generous. Sara and Anna talk about how love is not just a feeling, it’s a daily choice, shown in small actions and soft repairs.

They talk about:

• the difference between “I don’t like you right now” and “I still love you”

• how the messy moments can pull you closer if you work through them

• independence vs interdependence, and learning to let your partner help you

• why small daily gestures keep the “pilot light” of love switched on

• how disconnection and repeated uncaring behaviour can switch that light off over time

• the power of naming what you feel, rather than acting it out

• why communication matters even more when emotions feel irrational or delayed

• asking the question that brings you back onto the same team, “What do you need right now?”

This tip is about playing the long game. Not winning the argument, not proving a point, but protecting the relationship you want to still be living in a year, five years, ten years from now.

Reflection prompts

• Where are we avoiding future conversations because they feel too much like work, and what is one small way we could start?

• What is one shared goal for the next six months that would bring us closer?

• When I feel disconnected, do I withdraw, or do I name what’s going on and ask for what I need?

• What is one small “choose love” action I can take today, even if I do not feel like it?

Final thought

Planning can be romantic, and love is a choice you make again and again.

This is the final part, your full set of 10 Golden Tips for 2026 is now complete. Save these episodes, revisit them, and pick one tip to practise each month.

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

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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.

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In Part 3 of this special mini series, Sara and Anna share rules 5 and 6 from their list of ten. These are the kind of relationship truths that land, then quietly stick with you for days.

They begin with a quick catch-up about choppy paddleboarding conditions, warm weather that does not feel remotely Christmassy, and the fact that Christmas is fast approaching, whether either of them feels ready or not. Then they dive into the next two golden rules to help you strengthen your relationship in 2026.

Sara and Anna unpack why most of us are quicker to criticise than to appreciate, and how easy it is to fall into “you always” and “you never” language, especially around everyday stress and household routines.

They explore:

They also offer a simple challenge you can do right now: pause the episode and send your partner a message of appreciation about something small they did in the last 24 hours.

This rule becomes a heartfelt conversation about vulnerability, emotional safety, and what it takes to repair after a moment you are not proud of.

They explore:

They also share a practical tip: slow it down, make eye contact, and say “I am sorry”, not a rushed, automatic “sorry”.

Next in the series: Part 4 will cover rules 7 and 8, as you keep moving through the full set of 10 tips for a stronger 2026 together.

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In this episode of the five-part series, the hosts share practical coaching on building healthier relationships for 2026. They explore tip #3 — "keep no secrets" — discussing honesty, privacy boundaries, addiction and financial secrets, and when small white lies may be harmless.

They then cover tip #4 — "give more than you take" — emphasising acts of service, daily small kindnesses, building emotional goodwill, and putting intention into loving actions rather than scorekeeping.

Tip 3 – Keep No Secrets: Honesty Builds Trust

Sara and Anna explore what it really means to have no secrets in a relationship, including:

They also talk about the grey areas: outfits, weight, haircuts and “Do I look good in this?” moments. When is honesty helpful and when does it become unkind? And is it ever okay to withhold something if speaking it might do more harm than good?

You’ll hear practical questions you can ask yourself, like:

What am I afraid will happen if I tell the truth?

and

If I’m tempted to hide this, what’s really going on underneath?

Tip 4 – Give More Than You Take: Love Is a Service, Not Scorekeeping

Next, the conversation turns to everyday giving and why healthy love isn’t about keeping score.

Sara and Anna dive into:

They also talk about the balance between loving your partner well and not abandoning yourself. Giving more than you take doesn’t mean neglecting your own needs, it means:

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Episode 201 – Golden Rules for a Happy Relationship in 2026 (Part 1)

In this first episode of our new mini-series, we’re getting you “relationship match fit” for 2026.

Talk every day – silence creates distance

Fight the problem, not each other – you’re on the same team

We chat about how silence slowly wedges its way between you, even when you’re still talking about the school run, bins and bills. We’ll walk you through what to do if you’ve stopped really talking, how to take the first step when there’s been a stand-off, and why waiting years to deal with disconnection quietly erodes the foundations of your relationship.

We also explore what it actually looks like to be on the same team when you’re tired, stressed, in perimenopause, worried about money, or carrying old hurt. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning how to repair, reset and come back to each other when life (and your nervous system) feel like too much.

Why silence is an alarm, not a solution

The cost of waiting too long to get help

How to take the first step when you haven’t spoken properly in days (or longer)

Finding your voice when you’ve been the “silent peacekeeper”

Fighting the problem, not each other

Seeing your partner’s intent (and your own) more clearly

Stress, midlife transitions and perimenopause

Rupture vs repair

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Welcome to the podcast! Sara and Anna are back, easing into autumn with slow mornings, hot drinks, and a chat about what happens when relationships lose their spark. From conflict tools to laughter yoga, this episode is filled with practical insights and real talk about keeping connection alive through all seasons.

Love Desk:

5 minutes for one partner to speak (no interruptions)

5 minutes for the other partner to share their perspective

5 minutes to talk it through together

We unpack:

Why uninterrupted listening changes everything

How most arguments derail because we’re too focused on defending, not hearing

Why five minutes might be more than enough when real listening happens

How the final five can be used for reflection, not forced resolution

The takeaway? Conflict isn’t solved by speed, it’s soothed by being heard.

Hot Topic: Why do couples stop having fun?

We explore:

The gradual drift from laughter to logistics

How life admin, parenting, and responsibility quietly squeeze out joy

Why some couples never stop having fun, and what they do differently

The link between emotional safety and freedom to be playful

Rediscovering what fun actually means to you, not just as a couple

From laughter yoga to calzones in a messy kitchen, this chat is a reminder that joy doesn’t need grand gestures, it needs space, curiosity, and connection.

Listener Question:

We unpack both sides of the story:

When jealousy points to insecurity versus when it signals disconnection

Why trust, self-worth, and healthy boundaries all matter here

How to raise the topic without accusation or shame

When to self-reflect and when it’s time for a calm, honest chat

Takeaway:

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Welcome to a special deep-dive episode.

Sara & Anna are back, reflecting on the everyday reality of expectations. Where they come from, how they show up, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

Does life ever really measure up to expectation? 

We explore:

Reflection:

Sara and Anna share stories, laughter, and a few hard truths about:

Takeaway:

Life may never fully measure up to the picture we imagined, but joy and connection often live in the imperfect moments. When we let go of rigid expectations and focus on gratitude, curiosity, and communication, we make space for something more real and far more fulfilling.

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Welcome to the podcast! Sara’s wrapped up in jumpers, Anna’s still basking in the Greek sun, and between autumn showers and Mediterranean peaches, we’re diving into the realities of love, life, and expectations.

Love Desk:

Three signs your relationship might have lost its spark (from Psychology Today).

We discuss:

Sara and Anna reflect on how love can shift from lightness to heaviness, and how to tell the difference between needing rest and needing change.

Hot Topic: Are we expecting too much from our partners compared to past generations?

We explore:

Listener Question:

“I overheard my husband arguing with our child, and my child was actually in the right. What should I do?”

We unpack how to approach disagreements between your partner and your children, including:

Takeaway:

Every relationship goes through transitions. The spark doesn’t have to fade if you stay curious, communicate openly, and remember you’re on the same side.

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Welcome to the podcast!

Sara & Anna are back with a fresh dose of conversation and reflection. From the vibes of city life versus island chill, to what keeps us awake at 4 am, to how advertising quietly shapes our romantic expectations, we’re diving deep this week.

Love Desk:

Why women began shaving legs and underarms (thanks to a Gillette campaign)

How De Beers convinced the world that diamonds = love

Hallmark’s role in making Valentine’s cards feel mandatory

The hidden pressure of sexual frequency “norms”

All raising the question: how much of what we think is romantic is really just marketing?

Hot Topic: Can men and women ever just be friends?

When friendship feels natural versus when boundaries blur

The role of jealousy and trust in how couples navigate opposite-sex friendships

Why “special energy” can be risky if it crosses into intimacy

The importance of keeping your closest bond sacred within your relationship

Where they disagree (yes, it happens!) and what it says about how different couples set boundaries

Listener Question:

Why co-parenting often involves ego clashes and value differences

How gifts link to love languages and what each parent is really trying to express

Ways to reduce conflict for the kids, who often feel caught in the middle

Practical steps for reframing conversations and moving forward

Takeaway:

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We’re back with late-summer vibes, a Jersey date-day report, and a conversation that matters: romance scams are on the rise. Think “Tinder Swindler” playbook, love bombing, urgency, and then the ask. We talk through what to watch for, how to protect yourself, and how to support someone you suspect is being targeted.

Digital distraction is invading quality time. Phones at the table, scrolling on the sofa, autopilot disconnection.

Ideological differences (values, politics, gender roles) are getting sharper and harder to bridge.

Hectic lifestyles erode intimacy when everything becomes logistics.

Childhood wounds show up as adult conflict patterns (attachment, defensiveness, shutdown).

We unpack how sophisticated romance scams work and why everyone is vulnerable, especially when lonely, stressed, or having low self-esteem.

“My partner never wants to make plans, and I feel unimportant. How do I raise this without sounding controlling?”

Invite a future-focused plan: “Would you be open to booking dinner next Friday?”

If they resist, get curious: “What comes up for you when plans are set in advance?”

Allow time for a maybe-to-yes shift; don’t react to the first “no.”

Aim for both/and: a couple of planned anchors each month plus room for spontaneity.

Phone-free meal or walk, just to talk.

One small plan made a week ahead (reservation, tickets, picnic).

If dating online: share new connections with a trusted friend; verify identities before you invest time or trust.

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