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Community-driven resource sharing leverages the collective wisdom and lived experiences of your members. When people are invited to recommend articles, tools, or videos that have genuinely helped them, it makes the advice more trustworthy and relatable. This approach empowers members to both give and receive support, deepening their involvement and sense of belonging.
Recommend a Resource posts are effective because they satisfy two psychological needs: the desire to be helpful and the urge to find practical solutions. When members see that their contributions can make a real difference, engagement naturally increases. Additionally, these posts introduce fresh perspectives and tools, keeping content lively and relevant for everyone.
Have you found an article or tool that helped your relationship? Share it below.
💡 Example: "Have you found an article or tool that helped your relationship? Share it below. For example, I loved the Gottman Institute's guide."
What book or podcast has brought you new insights on communication? Tell us how it helped.
💡 Example: "What book or podcast has brought you new insights on communication? Tell us how it helped. I recommend 'Hold Me Tight' by Dr. Sue Johnson."
Share a video or resource that made a difference for your relationship recently.
💡 Example: "Share a video or resource that made a difference for your relationship recently. I liked Esther Perel's TED Talk."
Is there an app that helps you and your partner stay connected? Post the link and why you like it.
💡 Example: "Is there an app that helps you and your partner stay connected? Post the link and why you like it. We use the Paired app for daily check-ins."
Recommend a relationship podcast that offers practical tips.
💡 Example: "Recommend a relationship podcast that offers practical tips. I like 'Where Should We Begin.'"
Have you read a book on conflict resolution that really worked for you? Share the title and your main takeaway.
💡 Example: "Have you read a book on conflict resolution that really worked for you? I recommend 'Crucial Conversations' for its actionable advice."
What online resource helped you improve trust in your relationship?
💡 Example: "What online resource helped you improve trust in your relationship? The Trust Recovery workbook was useful for us."
Is there a worksheet or guide you think every couple should try? Tell us why.
💡 Example: "Is there a worksheet or guide you think every couple should try? The Love Languages quiz helped us understand each other."
Share a Ted Talk or YouTube video you recommend for relationship growth.
💡 Example: "Share a Ted Talk or YouTube video you recommend for relationship growth. I suggest 'The Power of Vulnerability' by Brené Brown."
Which resource helped you better understand your partner's love language?
💡 Example: "Which resource helped you better understand your partner's love language? We used the official quiz online."
Drop a link to your favorite relationship blog and explain what you learned.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to your favorite relationship blog and explain what you learned. The Gottman Blog gave me tips on managing conflict."
Have you joined any supportive online communities? Share which ones and your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you joined any supportive online communities? I like the r/relationships subreddit for advice."
What resource do you wish you found earlier in your relationship journey?
💡 Example: "What resource do you wish you found earlier in your relationship journey? The 'Fair Play' cards would have saved us many arguments."
Suggest a free tool or worksheet for couples just starting therapy.
💡 Example: "Suggest a free tool or worksheet for couples just starting therapy. The Open Path worksheet is a good start."
Share a communication exercise you found online and how it helped you.
💡 Example: "Share a communication exercise you found online and how it helped you. The 'active listening' activity boosted our empathy."
Has a relationship quiz ever sparked a great conversation for you? Post the link.
💡 Example: "Has a relationship quiz ever sparked a great conversation for you? Post the link. The 'How Well Do You Know Me' quiz was fun."
What YouTube channel do you trust most for relationship advice?
💡 Example: "What YouTube channel do you trust most for relationship advice? I like Therapy in a Nutshell."
Drop a link to an article about healthy boundaries you recommend.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to an article about healthy boundaries you recommend. This Psychology Today article was eye-opening."
Recommend a resource that helped you or a friend heal after a breakup.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource that helped you or a friend heal after a breakup. The book 'Attached' gave me clarity."
What online course or masterclass made a difference for your relationship?
💡 Example: "What online course or masterclass made a difference for your relationship? The Gottman Level 1 course was very insightful."
Share your favorite Instagram account for relationship tips.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite Instagram account for relationship tips. I like @millennial.therapist."
Is there a resource that helped you navigate long-distance challenges? Share it.
💡 Example: "Is there a resource that helped you navigate long-distance challenges? Share it. The Couple app helped us."
What relationship newsletter do you look forward to reading each week?
💡 Example: "What relationship newsletter do you look forward to reading each week? The Weekly Love Letter is great."
Drop a resource for managing finances as a couple that you found useful.
💡 Example: "Drop a resource for managing finances as a couple that you found useful. The You Need a Budget app is excellent."
What self-care resource would you recommend to someone working on their relationship?
💡 Example: "What self-care resource would you recommend to someone working on their relationship? The Calm meditation app is helpful."
Which expert or therapist's blog do you follow for relationship insights?
💡 Example: "Which expert or therapist's blog do you follow for relationship insights? Dr. John Gottman's blog is my go-to."
Share a worksheet or printable that helps with goal setting as a couple.
💡 Example: "Share a worksheet or printable that helps with goal setting as a couple. The 'Couple's Vision Board' worksheet is useful."
Have you seen a documentary or film that changed your view on relationships? Share the title.
💡 Example: "Have you seen a documentary or film that changed your view on relationships? I recommend 'The Science of Love.'"
Post a link to your favorite online quiz for couples.
💡 Example: "Post a link to your favorite online quiz for couples. The 5 Love Languages test is a classic."
What local resources or workshops have you attended and found helpful?
💡 Example: "What local resources or workshops have you attended and found helpful? The city community center's conflict class was great."
Recommend a resource for couples dealing with parenting challenges.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for couples dealing with parenting challenges. The 'Parenting Together' podcast helped us."
What is your go-to resource when you need quick advice on relationships?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to resource when you need quick advice on relationships? I use the LovePanky blog for quick reads."
Share a resource that helps with rebuilding intimacy. Bonus if you explain how it works.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps with rebuilding intimacy. The '36 Questions to Fall in Love' worksheet was a game-changer."
Do you know a resource for LGBTQ+ couples that you would recommend?
💡 Example: "Do you know a resource for LGBTQ+ couples that you would recommend? The Trevor Project's guide is helpful."
Post a resource that helps with managing jealousy or insecurity in relationships.
💡 Example: "Post a resource that helps with managing jealousy or insecurity in relationships. The 'Overcoming Jealousy' workbook is great."
Have you used any mindfulness tools to support your relationship? Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "Have you used any mindfulness tools to support your relationship? The Headspace app has couples meditations."
Share a resource about emotional intelligence that improved your relationship.
💡 Example: "Share a resource about emotional intelligence that improved your relationship. The 'EQ Applied' podcast is insightful."
What resource helped you or someone you know recover after infidelity?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you or someone you know recover after infidelity? 'Not Just Friends' by Shirley Glass is recommended."
Recommend a resource for couples navigating cultural or religious differences.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for couples navigating cultural or religious differences. The 'Mixed Matches' podcast is great."
Is there a resource that makes discussing finances with your partner easier? Share it.
💡 Example: "Is there a resource that makes discussing finances with your partner easier? The Zeta app helped us."
Share a resource that has helped you set healthy boundaries with family.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that has helped you set healthy boundaries with family. The book 'Boundaries' by Cloud and Townsend."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform. Encourage members to share links or describe how they have benefited from the resource. Follow up with comments or questions to keep the conversation going. Rotate different template styles to keep things fresh and appeal to various member types.
For all platforms, use clear calls to action and encourage members to include links or descriptions. Pin particularly valuable threads and consider using polls to vote on favorite resources. Use tags or categories so posts are easy to find later.
Once or twice a week is ideal. This keeps the conversation fresh without overwhelming members.
That is a sign the resource is valuable. Consider highlighting it in a dedicated post or resource list.
Tag or directly invite members to share, and lead by posting your own recommendations with personal stories.
Yes. Review for accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness. Remove any spam or unhelpful links.
Use pinned threads, resource guides, or tags to make popular recommendations easy to find later.
Absolutely. Asking for context or stories increases authenticity and inspires others to engage.