Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness (Navigate Challenges and Keep Your Relationship Strong Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

A grief-informed guide to help you and your romantic partner stay connected—despite the challenges of chronic illness.

You’re living your happily-ever-after with your partner and suddenly—you get sick. What now? Chronic illness can have a devastating impact on your life—especially when it comes to your romantic relationship. You may be so focused on your health, that you often have to put your relationship second. You might feel guilty that you can’t do the things you used to do together. And you may even worry that you are a burden to your partner. So, how can you come to terms with your own chronic illness, and nurture your relationship at the same time?

Grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this grief-informed guide offers powerful skills to help you and your partner adjust to a chronic illness diagnosis, communicate effectively, and protect your bond at each stage of the journey for a lasting and healthy relationship. You’ll learn positive coping strategies to help you manage difficult emotions such as anger, sadness, and grief; promote intimacy and understanding between you and your partner; and identify what it is that truly matters to each of you—so you can move forward in your lives with your values closely aligned.

Chronic illness is now a part of your life—but it doesn’t have to define your life, or your relationship. Once you’ve healed from the initial shock and trauma of a diagnosis, you will need to build lasting coping skills to navigate life with your partner. This evidence-based guide can help you, each step of the way.

This book title, Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness (Navigate Challenges and Keep Your Relationship Strong Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), ISBN: 9781648486081, by Lisa Gray, Cynthia Li, published by New Harbinger Publications (November 1, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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