This grief-informed guide offers evidence-based strategies to help couples navigate the challenges of chronic illness while maintaining a strong relationship. Using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), it provides skills for managing emotions like anger, sadness, and guilt, fostering intimacy, and improving communication. The guide helps partners identify core values and develop coping strategies to protect and nurture their bond, ensuring that chronic illness doesn't define their relationship. It empowers couples to stay connected and move forward together with understanding and resilience.