{"id":3971,"date":"2025-04-11T09:38:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/?page_id=3971"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:15:40","slug":"ourrelationship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/resources-3\/ourrelationship\/","title":{"rendered":"OurRelationship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University has partnered with <strong>OurRelationship<\/strong> to provide a new, research-backed tool for relationship well-being \u2014 available <strong>free<\/strong> to all employees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color-650x163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"130\" class=\"wp-image-3972 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color-650x163.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/or-logo-linear-full-color-2048x512.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Is OurRelationship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>OurRelationship<\/em> is a research-backed online program that helps individuals and couples improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen their emotional connection.<br \/>\nGrounded in over a decade of scientific research, the program offers practical, easy-to-use tools for navigating challenges \u2014 or simply deepening your bond.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the next step toward a healthier, more connected relationship \u2014 on your terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13695392 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13695392 BCX8\">Learn more and join here<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourrelationship.com\/boston\/\">https:\/\/www.ourrelationship.com\/boston\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch a brief overview and demonstration with <span>Brian D. Doss, Ph.D.\u00a0Professor at the University of Miami and co-founder of OurRelationship\u00a0(he, him)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/t\/1_gviau93g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-650x366.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" class=\"wp-image-4376 alignnone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-650x366.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-992x558.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2026\/03\/1_gviau93g_1_yfzkkbrd.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/GuidedorSelfdirected-358x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"267\" class=\"wp-image-3973 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/GuidedorSelfdirected-358x636.png 358w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/GuidedorSelfdirected-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/GuidedorSelfdirected-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/GuidedorSelfdirected-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/GuidedorSelfdirected.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Flexible, Private, and Evidence-Based<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Built with busy lives in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access the program <strong>anytime, from any device<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Complete at <strong>your own pace<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose between <strong>self-guided tools<\/strong> or <strong>coaching support<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Your progress is <strong><strong>secure and confidential<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Tailored for Your Relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3980 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/resized-DSC_9341-Enhanced-NR-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>The program includes three distinct pathways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One designed for<strong> individuals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One designed for <strong>heterosexual couples<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One created specifically for <strong>LGBTQIA+ couples<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll choose the version that best fits your relationship at sign-up. You can participate solo or invite your partner to join \u2014 it&#8217;s entirely up to you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Free for BU Employees and Their Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Boston University provides full access to <em>OurRelationship<\/em> at <strong>no cost<\/strong> as an employee benefit.<br \/>\nThis confidential resource supports not just your relationship, but your <strong>overall mental and emotional well-being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>How BU Employees and Their Partners Sign Up for OurRelationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Boston University employees register through the BU Single Sign On (SSO) portal and create their OurRelationship account as part of that process.<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/backedbyresearch-358x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/backedbyresearch-358x636.png 358w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/backedbyresearch-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/backedbyresearch-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/backedbyresearch-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fsao\/files\/2025\/04\/backedbyresearch.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/> During sign-up, employees will have the option to invite their partner to join the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BU employees must always sign in through the <strong>BU portal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Partners will log in through the regular OurRelationship site:<br \/>\nwww.OurRelationship.com\/login<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourrelationship.com\/boston\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/fsao\/files\/2025\/06\/OurRelationship-3-e1749216255636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"111\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4104 size-full\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University has partnered with OurRelationship to provide a new, research-backed tool for relationship well-being \u2014 available free to all employees. 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