Write for Us
ThePleasantRelationship covers romantic relationships honestly — attraction, commitment, conflict, separation and everything in between, without pretending any of it is simple. We publish work from writers, practitioners and specialists who can bring our readers something they cannot get from a search-results summary.
What we publish
We write for readers navigating a real relationship situation, often a difficult one. The strongest pitches speak to that directly. Topics we regularly commission:
- Dating, attraction and early relationships
- Marriage, long-term commitment and intimacy
- Conflict, communication and repair
- Breakups, separation and rebuilding afterwards
- Infidelity and rebuilding trust
- Family dynamics and blended families
What we look for in a draft
- Original work, not published elsewhere, written for a general reader rather than a specialist one.
- Claims that are supported. Where you cite research, statistics or reporting, link the primary source.
- A clear structure with real headings — most of our readers arrive from search and scan before they read.
- Roughly 900–1,800 words, though a shorter piece that earns its length is always preferable to a padded one.
- A short author bio and, where relevant, your professional credentials.
What we do not accept
We decline these without exception, regardless of budget: gambling, betting and casino content; adult and dating-cam content; cryptocurrency and trading promotions; essay-writing and academic-cheating services; pharmaceutical sales outside a licensed context; and any content that is machine-generated at volume without a named author standing behind it.
We also decline medical or legal claims that are stated as fact without a source, and anything that would encourage a reader in distress to avoid professional help.
Sponsored and partner content
We work with a limited number of brands and organisations on sponsored features and ongoing partnerships. These are handled separately from editorial submissions and are subject to the same standards on accuracy, sourcing and reader value. For current availability and rates, contact us with the subject line Partnership enquiry.
How to pitch
Email [email protected] with a short outline of your idea, the angle you plan to take, and a link or two to previous work. Please pitch before writing the full piece — it saves everyone time, and it lets us tell you whether we have covered the topic already.
We read everything that arrives and reply to the pitches we want to take further. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume it is not one for us this time.