5 Life Questions Every Couple Must Answer (or Why Doing the Dishes Matters)

Why do relationships break down — and how can we save them?

Joanna Harrison, a family psychotherapist, former divorce lawyer, wife, and mother, draws on her life experience to identify the five key issues that every couple must address to build a happy, lasting relationship:

• Communication – “You never listen to me!”

• Family Dynamics – “Your mother drives me crazy.”

• Roles and Responsibilities – “You never take out the trash.”

• Presence and Absence – “Why are you always on your phone?”

• Sex and Intimacy – “Why is this so hard to talk about?”

This warm, witty, and practical book provides insights and tools to help couples navigate conflict and reconnect emotionally. It’s the relationship first-aid kit we all need.