How relationships are affected by a recession

Recession Relationships UK EDITION Couples hardest hit by the recession are eight times as likely to suffer the breakdown of their relationship as those who were least affected. We may be recovering from the economic recession. But the fallout Aged 21-59 yrs - the 'social recession' - is still being felt by couples across the UK. Strong relationships can help us through tough times. Effective social recovery depends on politicians and policy makers investing in relationships. Forging ahead Doing well Heartbreak Employment risk Unpaid overtime Job satisfaction Financial situation very low risk Bills paid of relationship breakdown Heartbreak Employment risk Optimism for future Unpaid overtime Job satisfaction Financial situation very low risk of relationship breakdown Bills paid Optimism for future Getting by June Overworked 2015 tholidayo & underpaid Heartbreak Employment risk Unpaid overtime Job satisfaction Financial situation low risk of relationship breakdown Bills paid Heartbreak Employment risk Optimism for future Unpaid overtime Job satisfaction Financial situation medium risk of relationship breakdown Bills paid Optimism for future Bearing the brunt Distressed & disengaged Jobs Heartbreak Employment risk Unpaid overtime Job satisfaction Financial situation high risk of relationship breakdown Bills paid Heartbreak Employment risk Optimism for future Unpaid overtime Job satisfaction Financial situation very high risk Bills paid of relationship breakdown Optimism for future relate www.relate.org.uk/recession the relationship people Data source: Understanding Society. Sample size: 7,420 men and 10,724 women of approximate working age (21-59) across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.