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ARTICLEOurRelationship — Flexible Online Support for Military Couples
4 minute read • March 20, 2023Many couples have times when their relationship could use some help. But not every couple needs the same kind of help, or in the same way. OurRelationship is a flexible, online, evidence-based tool that gives military couples the choice to work on their own or with a coach to strengthen their relationship. It is tailored to the military community and free for active-duty, Guard and reserve couples.
How OurRelationship works
OurRelationship consists of online activities to solve relationship problems. Couples can choose which issues to focus on, including these common ones:
- Communication and conflict
- Emotional distance and love
- Trust
Couples can complete the online activities together or separately, making it ideal for those separated because of deployment or other reasons. For a quick snapshot of OurRelationship, download this infographic.
Coaching option
Couples who choose the OurRelationship coaching option are more likely to complete the program. Their online activities are reinforced with phone or video calls with a coach. This option:
- Includes five weekly 20-minute calls with a coach who helps you tailor the online program and activities to meet your needs.
- Can be completed on your schedule, days, evenings or weekends.
- Allows participants to select their coach. They can learn about the coaches by browsing the OurRelationship website. Some coaches have a military background.
Self-guided option
Couples who choose the self-guided option complete the online activities without outside support. The self-guided option:
- Is good for highly motivated couples.
- Can be done at a couple’s own pace.
- Encourages structured conversations and includes tasks to complete outside of the reading material and video content.
- Includes feedback tailored to the couple’s responses.
Both the self-guided and coaching options take four to six weeks to complete. The program requires a lot of reading and access to technology, including internet.
Who can benefit from OurRelationship
OurRelationship is one of the several relationship resources Military OneSource offers for free. The OurRelationship program is most helpful for couples who:
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- Are highly motivated and want to improve their relationship on their own.
- Have only a few areas in their relationship they would like to improve.
- Want to give their relationship a boost in a shorter time frame.
- Want a little additional support without the full commitment of working with a relationships therapist or counselor.
- May not feel comfortable with another person helping them strengthen their relationship.
- Need the flexibility of completing the program either separate from each other or outside of standard business hours due to temporary duty assignments, deployments and other realities of military life.
More relationship support from Military OneSource
Service members and military couples have access to a range of relationship support resources designed to meet different needs. Learn about the many ways Military OneSource and the service branches support couples on the Re the We webpage. You’ll find resources, such as:
- Non-medical counseling from your installation’s Military and Family Life Counseling Program or Military OneSource. Non-medical counseling is available in person, via online chat, by phone or video.
- The Building Healthy Relationships specialty consultation. This consultation offers personalized, education-based coaching by phone or video. Choose among tracks customized to your needs, including Strengthening the Couple Connection, Communication Refreshers, Staying Connected While Away, Reconnecting After Deployment and more.
- Love Every Day. This digital resilience tool encourages connection in a fun and meaningful way.
Not sure what kind of support you need? Contact Military OneSource for help determining the best type of relationship support for your MilLife. Call 800-342-9647 or start a live chat. OCONUS? Find international calling options.
How to Access OurRelationship
Military couples — take the first step toward a better relationship with your partner. Visit OurRelationship to start the program with a coach or to begin self-guided modules at your own pace.
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