Whether you need immediate crisis support or want to deepen your understanding of relationships, these resources are here for you.
These services are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to face this alone.
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24/7 by phone or chat. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988 now.
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988Confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence. Trained advocates are available 24/7 to provide safety planning, crisis intervention, and referrals to local resources.
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1-800-799-7233Free crisis support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available 24/7 for any type of crisis — not just suicidal thoughts.
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741741Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for substance abuse and mental health disorders. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish.
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1-800-662-4357If you are outside the United States, the International Association for Suicide Prevention maintains a directory of crisis centers around the world.
Find Help in Your CountryAI support can be a helpful companion, but some situations call for a licensed therapist. Consider reaching out to a professional if any of the following resonate with you.
Finding a therapist: You can search for licensed therapists on Psychology Today, BetterHelp, or Open Path Collective (affordable therapy starting at $30-$80 per session). Many therapists also offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
These books have helped millions of people transform their relationships. Each one is grounded in research and written with compassion.
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D. & Nan Silver
Based on decades of research with thousands of couples, Gottman reveals what actually makes relationships succeed or fail — and gives you practical tools to strengthen your bond.
by Dr. Sue Johnson
The creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy explains how to recognize and reshape the emotional patterns that keep couples stuck in cycles of conflict and disconnection.
by Esther Perel
A provocative exploration of the tension between our need for security and our desire for passion — and how to keep both alive in long-term relationships.
by Gary Chapman
Discover how you and your partner express and receive love differently — through words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch.
by Brene Brown
A groundbreaking exploration of how vulnerability is not weakness but the birthplace of love, belonging, and connection. Essential reading for anyone who struggles to open up.
by Amir Levine, M.D. & Rachel Heller, M.A.
Learn how attachment theory applies to adult relationships. Understand whether you're anxious, avoidant, or secure — and how to build healthier bonds regardless of your style.
by Nedra Glennon Tawwab
A practical guide to establishing healthy boundaries in all your relationships — from family and friends to work and social media — without guilt or conflict.
by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
The classic guide to communicating with children of all ages. Full of practical strategies that transform parent-child relationships through empathy and respect.
by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
Understand how emotionally immature parents affect their children into adulthood, and learn how to heal from that upbringing and build healthier relationships going forward.
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
A powerful framework for expressing yourself honestly while hearing others empathically. Transforms how you handle conflict in every relationship.
Listen and learn from leading therapists, researchers, and relationship experts. Perfect for commutes, walks, or quiet evenings.
Esther Perel
Renowned therapist Esther Perel takes you inside real therapy sessions with real couples. Each episode is a window into the complexity of relationships — raw, honest, and profoundly human.
Brene Brown
Brene Brown explores the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human — vulnerability, courage, empathy, and connection. Deeply insightful conversations about relationships with ourselves and others.
The Gottman Institute
Research-based guidance from the Gottman Institute covering conflict resolution, trust-building, intimacy, and the small daily habits that make or break relationships.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
A welcoming space that makes mental health topics accessible and relevant. Covers relationships, self-care, family dynamics, and finding the right therapist.
Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.
In-depth conversations with leading psychologists and researchers exploring human potential, relationships, well-being, creativity, and what makes life worth living.
Lori Gottlieb & Guy Winch
Two therapists tackle real listener dilemmas about love, family, work, and friendship — offering practical advice with warmth and humor.
Our AI counselor is available 24/7 to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help you find clarity. Free and anonymous.