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Last week, our research lead, Dr. Shannon Hirst, hosted the Relationship Café at The Social Bite coffee shop as part of the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) conference in Glasgow. Bringing together researchers and members of the public, the event sparked conversations on everything from gratitude and co-parenting to relationship diversity and intimacy, making relationship science accessible, relevant, and open to everyone.

We're also delighted that OnePlusOne's research team contributed to hosting in this conference, helping create opportunities to share evidence with wider audiences - and making sure relationship research is talked about in real-world conversations.

Research has the greatest value when it's put into practice!

For many people, sharing a drink with a partner is part of unwinding or celebrating together. But alcohol can also make it harder to communicate, increase misunderstandings and turn small disagreements into bigger conflicts.

Research shows that our romantic partners are often among the first people to experience the negative effects of problematic drinking, and alcohol can make constructive conversations much more difficult.

This , we're looking at the link between alcohol and relationship health. Our latest article explores why alcohol can affect the way we communicate, alongside simple, practical ways couples can find a healthier balance together.

Because looking after your relationship is just as important as looking after your health.

Read the article here: https://oneplusone.circle.so/c/advice-and-articles-dba90b/alcohol-and-your-relationship

If you're at the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) conference in Glasgow this week, you might be thinking about presenting your work, learning from others, and making new connections.

Networking can feel daunting – even for relationship researchers. But building meaningful, collaborative relationships can be just as valuable as any technical training.

In our latest blog, OnePlusOne Research Lead Dr Shannon Hirst shares practical, research-informed advice on making conference networking feel more natural, rewarding and, importantly, more relational.

Whether you're attending or have another conference on the horizon, this is packed with helpful advice and well worth a read.

Read the blog: https://www.oneplusone.org.uk/post/how-to-network-like-a-relationship-expert