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Good relationship advice is practical: small habits you can actually try this week. Here you’ll find guides to the five stages every relationship goes through, love languages, keeping a long-distance relationship working, the money conversations to have before you marry and weekly rituals that bring you closer.

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Latest relationship advice for couples

10 Money Questions Every Couple Should Answer Before Getting Married

10 Money Questions Every Couple Should Answer Before Getting Married

Written by Cupla The Cupla Crew Cupla is the couples planning app built by Erika and Will Palmer, a real couple who wanted fewer scheduling mix-ups and more time together. This byline belongs to the wider Cupla crew: guest writers, one-off contributors, teammates and friends of the app. Different voices, one shared goal: helping busy … Read more

Staying Curious in Your Relationship: 70 Questions to Ask Your Partner

Staying Curious in Your Relationship: 70 Questions to Ask Your Partner

Written by Nick Saraev Body Language Coach Nick writes for Cupla about the small signals and everyday habits that keep couples connected. Outside of coaching, he’s a freelance writer and programmer with a passion for personal development and helping people reach their potential. LinkedIn Are you looking for deep questions to ask your partner? While … Read more

Love Language 101: Gift Giving (all you need to know)

Love Language 101: Gift Giving (all you need to know)

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

The 5 Stages of a Relationship According To Experts

The 5 Stages of a Relationship According To Experts

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

How to Make Time For Your Partner

How to Make Time For Your Partner

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

The 5 Best Relationship Tips Ever

The 5 Best Relationship Tips Ever

Written by Nick Saraev Body Language Coach Nick writes for Cupla about the small signals and everyday habits that keep couples connected. Outside of coaching, he’s a freelance writer and programmer with a passion for personal development and helping people reach their potential. LinkedIn Whatever milestones you reach in your relationship, there’s always more room … Read more

When to Propose: The Ultimate Guide

When to Propose: The Ultimate Guide

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

How Quality Time Can Transform Your Relationship

How Quality Time Can Transform Your Relationship

Find out what quality time is, why it’s important to your relationship and how it can make for a happier healthier partnership.

3 Tips for Newlyweds, According to a Relationship Expert

3 Tips for Newlyweds, According to a Relationship Expert

The first few years of marriage are the hardest for most couples. Here are 3 tips for newlyweds from a relationship expert to set your marriage up for success.

5 Steps How To Be A Better Partner To Your Significant Other

5 Steps How To Be A Better Partner To Your Significant Other

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

How to keep a relationship working over long distance

How to keep a relationship working over long distance

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

Is Your Relationship Experiencing Love Bombing?

Is Your Relationship Experiencing Love Bombing?

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

Couples’ Resolutions for 2026: Grow Together, Stronger

Couples’ Resolutions for 2026: Grow Together, Stronger

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

How to Protect Your Energy as a Couple This Christmas

How to Protect Your Energy as a Couple This Christmas

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

Share With Your Partner What You’re Grateful For: The Science of Appreciation in Love

Share With Your Partner What You’re Grateful For: The Science of Appreciation in Love

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Couple Rituals

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Couple Rituals

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

Weekly Rituals That Strengthen Relationships

Weekly Rituals That Strengthen Relationships

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

The 2-2-2 Rule for Couples: A Simple Strategy to Keep Your Relationship Strong

The 2-2-2 Rule for Couples: A Simple Strategy to Keep Your Relationship Strong

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

New Year, New Us: 30 New Year’s Resolutions for Every Couple

New Year, New Us: 30 New Year’s Resolutions for Every Couple

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

How To Keep The Romance Alive In Your Relationship

Written by Cupla The Cupla Crew Cupla is the couples planning app built by Erika and Will Palmer, a real couple who wanted fewer scheduling mix-ups and more time together. This byline belongs to the wider Cupla crew: guest writers, one-off contributors, teammates and friends of the app. Different voices, one shared goal: helping busy … Read more

30 Gifts For Your Girlfriend (That Will Wow Just About Anyone)

30 Gifts For Your Girlfriend (That Will Wow Just About Anyone)

Written by Nick Saraev Body Language Coach Nick writes for Cupla about the small signals and everyday habits that keep couples connected. Outside of coaching, he’s a freelance writer and programmer with a passion for personal development and helping people reach their potential. LinkedIn Finding the perfect gift for your girlfriend is almost like searching … Read more

Celebrating Christmas (and other important holidays) over long distance

Celebrating Christmas (and other important holidays) over long distance

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

Still Get Jealous? Fighting Insecurity With Trust

Still Get Jealous? Fighting Insecurity With Trust

Written by Cupla The Cupla Crew Cupla is the couples planning app built by Erika and Will Palmer, a real couple who wanted fewer scheduling mix-ups and more time together. This byline belongs to the wider Cupla crew: guest writers, one-off contributors, teammates and friends of the app. Different voices, one shared goal: helping busy … Read more

The Art of Selecting the Perfect Marriage Counselor

The Art of Selecting the Perfect Marriage Counselor

Marriage counseling might seem like something associated with trouble in paradise – but perhaps that’s because you’ve never considered couples counseling. Or, maybe you believe it’s something people do only when they’re trying to avoid a divorce. In actual fact, therapy for couples doesn’t just exist as a form of rescue when things are rocky. … Read more

New Lingo Alert! What’s The Deal With Beige Flags In Relationships?

New Lingo Alert! What’s The Deal With Beige Flags In Relationships?

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

Building a Happily Ever After: Best Marriage Advice from Experts

Building a Happily Ever After: Best Marriage Advice from Experts

Written by Cupla The Cupla Crew Cupla is the couples planning app built by Erika and Will Palmer, a real couple who wanted fewer scheduling mix-ups and more time together. This byline belongs to the wider Cupla crew: guest writers, one-off contributors, teammates and friends of the app. Different voices, one shared goal: helping busy … Read more

Screen Time: The Biggest Relationship Killer & How to Combat It

Screen Time: The Biggest Relationship Killer & How to Combat It

Written by Jack Stone Contributor Jack writes about date night for Cupla, with ideas to make your next night out (or in) one to remember. Off the page, he’s usually working through yet another pile of sci-fi novels or hunting for an excuse to buy more. Writer, marketer, cheese enthusiast. Not always in that order. … Read more

Reigniting the Spark: How to Reconnect with Your Partner

Reigniting the Spark: How to Reconnect with Your Partner

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

Romantic Chemistry 101: Building Chemistry in a Relationship

Romantic Chemistry 101: Building Chemistry in a Relationship

Written by Dr. Jessica Maxwell Social Psychologist Dr. Jessica Maxwell is Cupla’s resident sex and relationship expert and an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at McMaster University. After a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto, she held roles at Florida State and the University of Auckland, studying what keeps romantic relationships thriving. Her research has … Read more

Are Love Languages the key to relationship satisfaction?

Are Love Languages the key to relationship satisfaction?

Written by Erika Palmer Co-Founder of Cupla Erika started Cupla with her husband Will after realising how easily date night slips when two busy lives collide. Today she leads the company’s mission to give couples back their quality time, and she still swears by a long nature walk and a table at a restaurant neither … Read more

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