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Although roughly one third of married couples report significant relationship distress, one survey suggested that fewer than one fifth of distressed couples and only about one third of divorcing couples tried couples therapy. Time conflicts, finances, and stigma can be obstacles. To test the efficacy of a Web-based intervention, investigators (2 with financial interests in the intervention) recruited 300 heterosexual couples to participate in a “marriage counseling alternative.” At least one partner reported at least moderate dissatisfaction with the relationship.
Exclusions included suicidal ideation, fear of intimate partner violence, concrete plans for divorce, and/or being in couples therapy. Couples were randomized to an 8-hour adaptati…