Research-Based Discussion

About the Project, Program and FAQ

Everything you need to know about our free educational webinar series on maintaining strong relationships when both partners have demanding careers.

About the Project

When both partners work intensively, relationships often move into "survival mode": short messages, quick dinners, tired evenings, and the feeling that you are more like household teammates than romantic partners. Emotional closeness slowly fades while misunderstandings and frustration accumulate.

Psychological research on dual-career couples (Journal of Marriage and Family, Family Process, Work, Employment and Society, 2023–2026) shows that high workloads often lead to emotional exhaustion, reduced intimacy, and increased conflict due to the chronic shortage of shared time and emotional energy. Many couples remain silent about these struggles because they assume "everyone lives like this."

This webinar series does not offer simplistic advice such as "work less" or "schedule more dates." Instead, it explores how demanding work schedules reshape relationship dynamics, what internal processes occur within each partner, and what small, realistic practices help maintain warmth, respect, and the sense of "we are together," even during demanding periods.

The project is purely educational and does not promote products, services, or commercial solutions.

This project does not promote any relationship coaching programs, couple therapy apps, date-night services, or commercial applications.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

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Event Format

2 online sessions, each lasting 60–75 minutes

Research-based theoretical explanations

Interactive participant polls

Simple real-time exercises

Practical recommendations for independent reflection

Session Program

1

Session 1

May 24, 2026 • 19:00 EET

How High Workload Changes Relationship Dynamics and Emotional Intimacy

  • The influence of chronic fatigue on communication and intimacy
  • Common dual-career relationship traps (emotional distancing, accumulation of resentment)
  • The role of work stress in reducing empathy between partners
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Session 2

May 25, 2026 • 19:00 EET

Practices for Maintaining Connection When Both Partners Work a Lot

  • Micro-moments of connection in busy schedules
  • Techniques for restoring emotional closeness without requiring large amounts of time
  • Managing guilt and balancing "we" and "I" in relationships

Invited Expert

Subject Matter Expert • Invited Guest Contributor

The invited expert is an experienced specialist in relationship psychology, dual-career partnerships, and maintaining emotional closeness when both partners have demanding work schedules.

The expert possesses knowledge of emotional exhaustion mechanisms within couples, the influence of professional stress on intimacy, and methods of restoring connection when time and energy are limited.

The expert has participated in scientific and educational projects and provides materials based on established research.

The webinar is provided for educational purposes only. The invited expert participates as a guest contributor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the project is strictly educational.

No, no products or commercial offers are promoted.

Yes, but they are simple and brief practices without pressure or obligations.

Yes, participation is completely free.

An educational initiative with the participation of an invited expert.

Yes, participants will receive a recording.

No commercial products are planned.

Name and email for organizational notifications.

No.

Yes, every email includes an unsubscribe option.

The link will be sent by email 24 hours before the event.

Yes, it is suitable for all couples where both partners work intensively, regardless of whether they have children.