Relationships can be tricky to navigate at the best of times. Throw a pandemic and an economic crisis into the mix and it’s no surprise that UK family law firms have reported a surge of more than 40%* in divorce inquiries. So if yours is in need of a refresh, or you’re unsure about a new relationship, you’re not alone. We asked Carmen Harra – a psychologist, relationship expert and co-author of Committed: Finding Love and Loyalty Through the Seven Archetypes (£13.95, Newman Springs Publishing) – what really makes a couple compatible. Here’s her advice.
THE TEST
Carmen recommends you ask yourself the