1.How long have you been married?

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

21+ years

2.Do you have children?

Yes

No

3.If yes, what age ranges do they fall into? (tick all that apply)

0-3

4-7

8-11

12-15

16-18

19+

4.Are your children (tick all that apply):

Born to you and your current spouse

Fostered

Adopted

Stepchildren/children from a different relationship

5.Do any of them have additional needs?

Yes

No

6.What are the most difficult issues for you at the moment in your relationship with your husband or wife?

7.How would you describe your marriage at the moment?

Really positive, things are great between us right now

Generally good, a few ups and downs but no big issues

It’s OK, but we’re kind of going through the motions

We’re struggling at the moment and feel quite distant from one another

Things are really difficult between us, and we need help to keep going

8.What are the biggest challenges that you currently face in your relationship? (choose up to three)

Not having enough quality time together as a couple

Arguing or disagreements

Not communicating well

Disappointing sex life

Not feeling understood by my spouse

Different hobbies/interests

The children’s needs taking up all our time and attention

Not having fun together as a couple

Spouse spending too much time on phone/screens

Work pressures

Not having time to do the things we each enjoy individually

Feeling distant from each other

Pressure from wider family or in-laws

Not feeling as attracted to each other as we used to

Financial pressures

Use of pornography

Dealing with an affair or infidelity

Physical health issues

Mental health issues

Differing faith or values between us

Addiction (e.g. gambling, alcohol or drugs)

No real challenges for us at the moment

Other (please specify)

9.What would help to improve your relationship? (Choose all that apply)

We just need to spend a bit more time together and we’ll be alright

A bit of helpful advice to steer us in the right direction

Hearing from other couples who have been through similar challenges

A book or resource on marriage to help improve our relationship

Experts sharing relationship ideas and tips

Talking through our problems with someone

Nothing, things are great!

Other (please specify)

10.What topics would you like to see covered on a relationship podcast?

11.Is there anything else you would like us to know?

12.Are you:

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

13.What is your age group?

20 or under

21-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

71+