MS and relationships: balancing love and care

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39Relationships can be complicated, even at the best of times.  When one partner is living with MS, it can bring a whole host of new challenges as well as opportunities for deeper connection.In this podcast, we explore the emotional and practical realities of supporting a partner with MS, and how couples can support each other through changing dynamics.Psychologist Dr Ashley Brown joins us to share practical advice on how to open up conversations around intimacy, emotional support, and shifting roles in a relationship. She offers tips to help both partners feel heard, valued, and connected.We also hear from Sophie and Delvin, a couple living with MS. Sophie shares her experience of living with multiple sclerosis, while Delvin reflects on his role as the partner who supports her.Together, they speak honestly about how their relationship has evolved, the challenges they’ve faced, and the ways their bond has strengthened.If you live with MS or support someone in their journey, this podcast offers practical tips, shared experiences and re-assurance that you’re not alone. Listen now to hear real life stories, expert information and more.Donate to the MS Trust to support this podcast - donate.mstrust.org.uk Episode notesSupporting someone with MS - information for carers - information from the MS Trust - mstrust.org.uk/information-support/care-and-carers/information-for-carersCaring for someone with MS - Podcast from MS Trust - mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/caring-someone-msAnxiety and MS mstrust.org.uk/a-z/anxiety Relationships and MS  mstrust.org.uk/news/expert/relationships-and-ms MS and your emotions: mstrust.org.uk/information-support/wellbeing-ms/ms-and-your-emotionsAdvance care planning - information from the MS Trust - mstrust.org.uk/a-z/advance-care-planningwww.relate.org.uk a uk counselling service www.gottman.com a website that offers a service designed to help couples overcome relationship challenges and enhance their communicationwww.cosrt.org.uk UK’s professional body dedicated to Psychosexual and Relationship Therapies