Little reads for two.
Short, friendly guides to talking, home life, money and the people around you. Built on five of the most useful relationship books, in plain words.
How to make your partner feel heard
Listening isn't waiting for your turn. A short, simple habit that helps your partner feel understood, even when you disagree.
4 min read
The first five minutes: little rituals that keep you close
Hellos, goodbyes and the moment you walk through the door. Small habits that do more for your relationship than a big night out.
3 min read
How to talk about money as a couple (without it getting tense)
Money talks get easier when you start with stories, not spreadsheets. A gentle way in, and the questions worth asking.
4 min read
Communication
Say it gently. Hear it properly.
Home & work
Sharing a home, a calendar and a long to-do list.
Conflict
Disagree well. Make up properly.
Money
Talk about it before it does the talking.
Family & friends
The people around the two of you.
How we write these articles
Grounded in research
Every article draws on published books and studies, listed at the bottom so you can check them.
Written with AI, checked against sources
We draft with help from AI, then check each claim against those sources and keep the advice practical.
Not therapy
These are general ideas to help you talk. If you're struggling or don't feel safe, please reach out for professional help.
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Five books, in plain words.
- Fight Right: Disagree without the damage.
- Hold Me Tight: Are you there for me?
- Couple Skills: Skills you can practise.
- Attached: Closeness, and space.
- The 5 Love Languages: The ways we feel loved.
We describe their ideas in our own words. We're not affiliated with the authors.
Put it into practice, together.
Mon Ami turns ideas like these into small steps: a question a day, games and dates, and Ami to help you talk things through.
Start on your own. Invite your partner when you're ready.