Discover the proven strategies to protect your relationship from family interference, work stress, social media distractions, and other external pressures that threaten your connection.
You love each other—but lately, the world feels louder than your relationship.
Constant opinions from parents or in-laws that create tension between you and your partner.
Their drama drains your peace. And before you know it, your relationship is absorbing their emotional chaos.
More focused on screens than on meaningful conversations with your partner.
Bringing office frustrations home and taking them out on each other.
Old wounds don’t vanish—they echo. You’re not "overreacting," you're reacting from pain that never got a voice.
You compare your relationship to curated highlight reels. You’re together, but screens steal your presence
“Navigating Life Together” isn’t another preachy relationship book.
It’s a guided journey with Steve & Sandy—a real couple facing the exact pressures you are—led by relationship coach Dave Anders.
You’ll see your struggles. You’ll learn their breakthroughs.
And most importantly—you’ll walk away with tools, not just talk.
you’ll discover practical strategies to protect your bond from external pressures.
Transform external pressures from relationship threats to opportunities for deeper connection
Learn to set healthy boundaries with family, friends, and work that protect your relationship without guilt.
Develop communication techniques to address external stressors without turning on each other
Keep your emotional and physical connection strong despite life's demands and distractions.
Create systems that allow both partners to pursue ambitions without sacrificing relationship quality.
Handle friendships that support or undermine your relationship with wisdom and tact.
Reclaim quality time from social media and device addiction with practical tech boundaries.
The relationship experts who created this transformative approach
Everly Hartwell & Ashton Grey are emotional intelligence educators and co-creators of the "Love & Growth" series, dedicated to helping couples build lasting bonds through real-world tools and psychological insight. With over a decade of combined experience in relationship counseling, narrative therapy, and emotional wellness coaching, they bring compassion and clarity to every page. Everly's compassionate approach has helped thousands rebuild their lives.
Ashton brings cutting-edge research on resilience and post-traumatic growth. His work focuses on transforming emotional pain into personal power and renewed purpose.
NB: In addition to our individual expertise, we utilized the power of AI where appropriate to streamline the content creation process.
“We implemented the digital detox strategies and rediscovered quality time we didn’t know we’d lost.”
“The work-life balance exercises helped us support each other’s careers without sacrificing our marriage.”
“It felt like this book was written just for us. Steve and Sandy’s story mirrored our own so closely—it gave us real hope and direction.”
— Jenna & Mark, married 7 years
“Finally—a relationship book that doesn’t talk down to you. It guides you gently but powerfully.”
— Luis M., therapist & couples’ counselor
“The tools in this book helped me have the first honest conversation with my partner in months.”
— Tara W., reader
Outside forces will always exist. But they don’t have to come between you. Let this book be your roadmap back to each other.
Everything you need to know before starting your Heartbreak Reset
A: Perfect—this book is about proactive growth. It’s for couples who want to prevent distance before it starts.
A: Each chapter is designed to be digestible and practical. You can read it together—or separately and discuss.
A: It’s packed with actionable exercises, reflection prompts, and real-life examples. You’ll use it, not just read it.
A: Yes—whether you’re dating, married, or rebuilding trust, these tools meet you where you are.
A: Most exercises take 15-30 minutes and are designed to fit into busy schedules. Many couples report that the time invested in these exercises saves hours of arguments and misunderstandings down the road.
You’ll receive immediate access to the digital eBook (PDF). The whole series will be available in paperback shortly.
“Navigating Life Together” is based on psychological research and clinical experience rather than any religious or philosophical framework. The tools are practical and applicable regardless of your spiritual beliefs. That’s also true for all the other books in the “Love & Growth” series.
A: Unlike books that focus only on communication between partners, this guide specifically addresses external pressures that strain relationships. Through the relatable story of Steve and Sandy, you’ll see exactly how to apply each strategy in real-life situations.
Join thousands of couples who’ve transformed external challenges into opportunities for deeper connection.