Maintaining a long, healthy relationship is never completely smooth sailing, and external pressures can cause stress that couples struggle to work through without support.
Also, with the advent of the internet, social media and dating apps, relationships today look very different than they did 20 years ago.
This week's expert on relationships is Sarah Maindonald, president of New Zealand Association of Counsellors.
If you have any questions for her text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.
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