# Connected Through Change > Relational Intelligence™ orientation and diagnostic tools for couples navigating midlife transition — founded by Russell Betts, creator of the Relational Intelligence™ framework and author of *When Strength Stops Working*. Last updated: 2026-08-06 Connected Through Change helps couples understand why good relationships break down under sustained pressure during midlife transitions. The site offers educational content, diagnostic assessments, structured guides, and a shared language (glossary) for what couples experience. The underlying philosophy: clarity before action, containment before change. This is an education and orientation platform, not therapy. Orientation content and the workshop are free; books, reset programs, diagnostic assessments, and private guidance are paid offerings. ## Pages - [/](/): Home — Introduction to Relational Intelligence™ and the midlife relationship transition. - [/founder](/founder): About Russell Betts — founder, framework creator, and author. - [/how-it-works](/how-it-works): The Relational Intelligence Pathway — a structured progression from personal clarity to shared system understanding. - [/for-men](/for-men): Resources and orientation specifically for men navigating midlife relationship change. - [/for-women](/for-women): Resources and orientation specifically for women navigating midlife relationship change. - [/context](/context): The broader context behind the framework and why it was created. - [/research](/research): Research & Sources — the independent institutions and published research that inform the Relational Intelligence framework. - [/resources](/resources): Additional tools, references, and external resources. - [/from-the-journey](/from-the-journey): From the Journey — weekly essays and podcast episodes from the companion publication Two Voices, One Journey, grouped by voice (her essays, his essays, podcast episodes) and ordered by series and week. - [/guides](/guides): Deeper explanations of the patterns shaping relationships in midlife. - [/guides/:slug](/guides/emotional-distance): Example guide — Emotional Distance in Midlife Relationships. - [/questions](/questions): Frequently asked questions about midlife relationships, menopause, communication, and relational drift. - [/questions/:slug](/questions/what-is-relational-intelligence): Example question — What is Relational Intelligence™? - [/glossary](/glossary): Shared language and definitions for concepts used throughout the framework. - [/compare](/compare): Side-by-side comparisons of common relationship frameworks and approaches. - [/start](/start): Onboarding and starting point for new visitors. - [/relational-mapping](/relational-mapping): Tool for mapping the relational system between partners. - [/relational-mapping/relational-diagnostic](/relational-mapping/relational-diagnostic): Diagnostic for assessing where a relationship stands. - [/men/assessment](/men/assessment): Men's orientation assessment. - [/women/stageclarity](/women/stageclarity): Women's stage-clarity assessment. - [/speaking](/speaking): Speaking engagements, events, and booking information. - [/workshop](/workshop): Free 90-minute workshop — registration and program details. - [/contact](/contact): General inquiries, media, partnerships, and workshop requests. - [/terms](/terms): Terms of service. - [/privacy](/privacy): Privacy policy. - [/disclaimer](/disclaimer): Disclaimer and trademark notices. ## Books & Programs - [/strength](/strength): *When Strength Stops Working* — Book One of the Relational Intelligence Series by Russell Betts, with reader bonuses. - [/books/when-strength-stops-working](/books/when-strength-stops-working): Landing page for *When Strength Stops Working* — what the book covers and who it is for. - [/books/the-good-husbands-guide-to-menopause](/books/the-good-husbands-guide-to-menopause): Landing page for *The Good Husband's Guide to Menopause* — Book Two, written for men supporting a partner through menopause. - [/communication-reset](/communication-reset): The 7-Day Communication Reset — a paid, structured practice program for couples. - [/clarity-capacity-reset](/clarity-capacity-reset): The Clarity & Capacity Reset — a guided noticing practice for individuals under sustained pressure. - [/coaching/mens-menopause-mastery](/coaching/mens-menopause-mastery): Men's Menopause Mastery — a private one-to-one guidance experience for men. - [/private-guidance](/private-guidance): Orientation page for choosing between private guidance and the readiness assessment. ## Optional - [/menopause-and-marriage](/menopause-and-marriage): Article — How menopause affects marriage and what couples can do. - [/emotional-disconnection-midlife](/emotional-disconnection-midlife): Article — Understanding emotional disconnection during midlife. - [/couples-grow-apart-midlife](/couples-grow-apart-midlife): Article — Why couples grow apart in midlife and how to reconnect. - [/communication-breakdown-menopause](/communication-breakdown-menopause): Article — Communication breakdown during menopause. - [/feel-alone-relationship-menopause](/feel-alone-relationship-menopause): Article — Feeling alone in a relationship during menopause. - [/why-men-pull-away-midlife](/why-men-pull-away-midlife): Article — Why men pull away during midlife and how to respond. - [/midlife-for-men](/midlife-for-men): Article — Midlife transition specifically for men. - [/is-this-normal-midlife-relationship](/is-this-normal-midlife-relationship): Article — What's normal and what isn't in midlife relationships. - [/understanding-relationships-in-midlife](/understanding-relationships-in-midlife): Article — A guide to understanding relationships during midlife. - [/support-partner-menopause](/support-partner-menopause): Article — How to support a partner through menopause. - [/menopause-identity-change](/menopause-identity-change): Article — Identity change during menopause. - [/relationship-strain-or-deeper-problem](/relationship-strain-or-deeper-problem): Article — Distinguishing temporary strain from deeper relational problems. ## Feeds - [JSON Feed](https://journey.connectedthroughchange.com/feed.json): JSON Feed 1.1 of every Two Voices, One Journey essay and podcast episode — title, URL, excerpt, hero image, publish date, and series/week/voice metadata. - [RSS](https://journey.connectedthroughchange.com/rss.xml): RSS feed of the companion publication. ## Ecosystem Connected Through Change is part of Russell Betts' relational-intelligence ecosystem: - [RussellBetts.com](https://russellbetts.com): Author site for Russell Betts. - [Relational Impact](https://relationalimpact.org): The organizational home of the Relational Intelligence™ framework. - [Menopause Digest](https://menopausedigest.com): A companion publication on menopause and midlife health. - [Two Voices, One Journey](https://journey.connectedthroughchange.com): The companion publication — weekly essays from both partners' perspectives and a podcast, documenting midlife change as it happens.