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Shout provides 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over text message. Anyone in the UK can text 'Shout' to 85258...


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HOPELINE247 is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information via phone, text message (SMS), email and...


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Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...


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Combat Stress Helpline provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and text message (SMS). We are...


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Runaway Helpline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone, text message (SMS), and online chat. We...


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SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...


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National Suicide Prevention Helpline provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in the...


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SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to...


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NSPCC Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over the phone. We help adults and young people in the...


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NACOA Helpline provides free and confidential support over the phone to children affected by their parent's drinking. This...


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Family Lives Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We exist to help adults in the United...


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Our online support sessions are run by: Trained and experienced LGBTQ online support volunteers MindOut’s LGBTQ mental...


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Forced Marriage Unit provides free and confidential support and information by phone. We are here to help everyone in the...


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LGBT Foundation helpline provides thousands of hours of support and advice to thousands of people every year. Are you in need...


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National Sexual Health Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over phone. We are here to help...


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Outline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by text message (SMS), email and online chat. We are here to help...


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National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence (Galop) provides free and confidential support by...


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Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. We can...


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We offer support through our anonymous live chat/email service for young people worried about their own or other people's...


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The Men Standing Up Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone. We are here for adults, the LGBTQ+ community, men,...


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FamilyLine is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS). We exist to...


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Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...


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Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...


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Dealing with relationship problems? Reach out to a hotline in United Kingdom for free, confidential support

Every relationship is unique and comes with its own set of challenges. How those challenges are handled can make or break the relationship. No matter what the problems in your relationship are, and no matter the type of relationship – boyfriend, girlfriend, marriage, or partner – you can find a meaningful way forward. There 23 hotlines in United Kingdom that support with relationship issues. Reach out if you notice any of the following:

  • You feel insecure about how attractive you are to your partner
  • You are having the same arguments over and over again
  • You and/or your partner become spiteful or passive-aggressive in a disagreement
  • There is psychological, sexual, physical or verbal abuse in your relationship
  • A lack of openness and emotional intimacy
  • You don’t participate in enough fun activities together
  • While one of you is outgoing and social, the other is introverted and enjoys privacy
  • You don’t share enough interests

Relationship problems can cause a lot of pain and heartache. If you're in an unhealthy relationship, you may feel insecure, confused, or even scared. It's normal to feel unsure about whether to leave or stay and fix things. Even if you've made up your mind, it can be hard to act on your decision.

It can be hard to open up about your relationship problems, but speaking to the right person can help. Helpline volunteers and counselors in United Kingdom have been trained in helping people with experiences like yours. They can offer you a safe, judgement-free space to speak about what's bothering you and provide trusted support.

If you feel like you might need support for struggles you're having in your relationship, try reaching out to a hotline in United Kingdom. It's free and confidential.