Everyone can benefit greatly by becoming informed about healthy ways to improve communication skills and enhance intimacy in relationships. This can also help people realize that their feelings and issues are often shared by many individuals in various types of relationships. People can find information on relationship topics, such as communication and sex, on the Internet and in various books on such topics available at local libraries and bookstores.

Support groups, which provide members with emotional and moral support, can also offer individuals practical advice and tips for coping with relationship issues. Health care professionals, such as physicians, nurses, social workers or psychologists may be able to provide referrals for support groups.

People may also benefit from mental health therapy (e.g., family therapy), which can help individuals, couples and families address and often overcome relationship difficulties.