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Changing Times

Change can be unexpected in our lives, but there are also change that we know is coming – here’s some things to help you prepare for change together.

Handling Change
Tips for dealing with change and talking to your partner, and links other useful sites.

Provided by Family Relationships Online, an Australian government website that aims to provide all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues.

Marriage After Retirement
How marriage can change after retirement, including a number of suggestions for preparing your marriage for retirement.

Provided by Ohio State University Extension, a website committed to ensuring all citizens of Ohio have access to its research-based information.

"Honey, I'm Home!" For Good – the Transition to Retirement
A further discussion, with an emphasis on communication, and making the most of interests.

Provided by Ohio State University Extension, a website committed to ensuring all citizens of Ohio have access to its research-based information.

Couples – Life Changes
Dealing with long distance relationships, post-wedding blues, new baby, and empty nest syndrome.

Provided by BBC, a UK-based information provider, aiming to enrich people’s lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain.

And Baby Makes Three…
How your relationship can change when you have a baby, staying in touch, sharing the experience, taking time for yourself and time together, and staying connected.

Provided by Relationship Services, a leading provider of counselling and education services in New Zealand, helping people to build better relationships.

Relationships – When Partners Become Parents
About the changes that can happen when you become parents, how to get help, and strengthening your relationship.

Provided by Better Health Channel, providing health and Medical information for consumers, quality assured by the Victorian government (Australia).

Coping With a New Baby
When baby comes home, living with your new family, if a new baby has upset your relationship, and if your sex life has suffered.

Provided by Relate UK, a UK charity and the UK’s largest provider of relationship counselling and sex therapy.

Empty Nest Syndrome
If your children have left home and you and your partner don’t seem to have anything to talk about.

Provided by Relate UK, a UK charity and the UK’s largest provider of relationship counselling and sex therapy.

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