Relationships can have a big impact on how we feel, think and behave. Whether it's with a partner, family member, friend or colleague, healthy relationships require communication, trust, boundaries and mutual respect. Knowing how to build and maintain those relationships can make a real difference to your wellbeing.
This men-only session with James Elliott MSc looks at what makes a relationship healthy, how our own behaviours can affect the people around us, and how we can develop stronger and more positive connections with others.
Healthy relationships aren't about avoiding conflict or always getting along. They're about learning how to communicate, set boundaries and work through difficult moments in a constructive way.
This session explores how relationships work, why we can fall into unhealthy patterns, and practical ways men can build stronger, more respectful and more supportive relationships.
These sessions are practical, straight-talking, and built around real conversations with other men.
What to expect
A relaxed, confidential online environment
Practical conversations rather than lectures
No pressure to speak or share
Support from an experienced facilitator
The opportunity to connect with other men who "get it"
What we'll cover
What makes a relationship healthy and why it matters
The importance of communication, trust and mutual respect
Understanding healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns
How to recognise and communicate your own needs
Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
Who it's for
Men who want to build healthier relationships
Men who struggle with communication or expressing their needs
Men who find conflict difficult to manage
Men who want to understand boundaries and respect
Men who recognise unhealthy patterns in their relationships
Men who want stronger and more meaningful connections with others
No judgement. No pressure. Just practical tools to help you understand relationships, communicate more effectively and build healthier connections.
About James Elliott (MSc)
James is an experienced mental health practitioner with a Master's degree in psychology. He has worked extensively with men facing a wide range of personal challenges and is known for his calm, practical and down-to-earth approach. His focus is on helping men understand what's happening in their minds and equipping them with realistic strategies they can use in everyday life.
About our online sessions
MANUP? runs free online sessions for men throughout the month, covering different areas of mental health and everyday life. They're about understanding what's going on in your head and picking up practical information and tools that might actually be useful in the real world.
You don't need a diagnosis and you don't need to be at breaking point. You can simply turn up, listen and take away whatever is useful to you.
You can access our free online sessions here:
Free Group Therapy for Men in UK | MANUP? Mens Mental Health — MANUP?
Event Details
Date: Thursday 10 December 2026
Time: 18:15 to 19:15
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
For: Men only (18+)